Cook (Full-Time)

Dismas Charities; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit organization specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. As a Meal Preparation Specialist, you will prepare meals, manage food service operations, and ensure compliance with health standards. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive work environment while contributing to your community.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• At least two years of paid experience in food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and supplements ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage inventory and ordering of food and equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Food Service Management

Organization

Job description

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities offers quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Contribute positively to your community by helping individuals heal and become responsible citizens.

Summary: Responsible for preparing meals and supplements for the center, managing food service inventory, maintaining food service equipment, and assisting the Director with coordinating outside agency inspections.

Pay: $22.13 per hour with a $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
*Half paid on the second paycheck; half after the 3-month anniversary.

Shift Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, with variable shifts as needed.

• 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Split/Flex Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Director. These programs operate under the understanding that federal or state contracting authorities and/or executive management reserve the right to modify staffing requirements and qualifications as needed to ensure quality and continuation of services. Such changes may affect your employment qualifications.

• Meal Preparation: Prepare meals and supplements, ensuring compliance with regulations, requirements, standards, and the approved menu from a licensed dietitian.
• Meal Planning: Assist in planning and implementing menus, notify the Director and Residents of menu substitutions.
• Food and Kitchen Management: Manage inventory and ordering of food and equipment, coordinate with local food banks and community resources.
• Health and Safety: Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and related areas.
• Record Keeping: Maintain required documentation of food service operations.
• Procedures and Policies: Maintain knowledge of all relevant procedures, including emergency drills, life safety, sanitation, and incident procedures.
• Work Schedule: Work necessary hours during work stoppages; attend all required meetings and appointments.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: Demonstrated ability to cook and organize food service operations, typically at least two years of paid experience, including administrative duties such as ordering, budgeting, inspection planning, and equipment management. Equivalent experience or training may be substituted at management's discretion.

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, walk, handle, reach, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly; occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment: Frequently exposed to wet/humid conditions; occasionally to moving parts, fumes, outdoor weather, and electrical hazards. Noise level is usually moderate.