Cook

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Purposeful work

Job summary

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston is hiring a part-time kitchen cook to prepare meals for two community kitchens in Hornell and Bath, NY. You will ensure nutritious menus, manage food inventory, and coordinate volunteers while following health guidelines.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least three years cooking for large numbers, plus ServSafe certification. Work involves maintaining safety, equipment cleanliness, and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Credentials: L1 Certification (Food Handler in Charge) National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe.
• Experience: Minimum of three years experience cooking for large numbers.
• Relevant years of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals for the community soup kitchens.
• Develops nutritious menus.
• Responsible for inventory of food and supplies to report to Operations Director.
• Responsible for ordering or purchasing food for both kitchens.
• Coordinates and directs volunteers that support the community kitchens.
• Follows Department of Health regulations for food preparation, serving, and storage.
• Conducts daily temperature testing on the refrigerator and freezers; maintains tracking log.
• Maintain cleanliness of both kitchens’ workspace and appliances.
• Report any necessary repairs or issues to Operations Director.
• Conducts quality inspection prior to each meal service to ensure safety and adequate amount of savory food is served.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training, and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

L1 Certification (Food Handler in Charge) National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe

Job description

Description

We are Hiring!

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs (20 hours)

Salary: $18-20/hr

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Credentials: L1 Certification (Food Handler in Charge) National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe.

Experience: Minimum of three years experience cooking for large numbers

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered.

About the Role:

Under general direction, adheres to Department of Health guidelines and provides meal preparation for two community kitchens (Hornell and Bath, NY). Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and volunteers, following established agency communication protocols.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares meals for the community soup kitchens
• Develops nutritious menus
• Responsible for inventory of food and supplies to report to Operations Director
• Responsible for ordering or purchasing food for both kitchens
• Coordinates and directs volunteers that support the community kitchens
• Follows Department of Health regulations for food preparation, serving, and storage.
• Conducts daily temperature testing on the refrigerator and freezers; maintains tracking log
• Maintain cleanliness of both kitchens’ workspace and appliances
• Report any necessary repairs or issues to Operations Director
• Conducts quality inspection prior to each meal service to ensure safety and adequate amount of savory food is served
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training, and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.