Cook- PT

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, seeks a part-time Cook to prepare meals for residents and staff in accordance with Catholic teachings.

You will cook lunch and dinner, bake bread, and help with special orders while maintaining kitchen safety. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3–6 months’ related experience, ability to work independently and in a team, valid driver’s license, and knowledge of health department and USDA

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma, GED, or technical school completed
• 3–6 months’ related experience and/or training
• Be team oriented and able to work independently
• Knowledge of Health Department and USDA requirements
• Background checks required

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in quantities according to menu and supervisor direction
• Bake bread and pastry; prepare salads and desserts
• Cook lunch and dinner; prepare hot meals for weekends
• Serve meals to residents and staff; check deliveries
• Keep kitchen and dishes clean; stock food in storage areas
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Skills

Team oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school

Job description

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Good Shepherd Children & Family Services provides the highest quality foster care and treatment foster care, adoption, expectant parent counseling, maternity shelter, pregnancy services and advocacy. In response to the call of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, to help those in need, we connect children with families and keep families connected.

POSITION SUMMARY

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services a ministry of Catholic Charities of St. Louis. The part- time Cook prepares, cooks and serves meals for residents and employees of Good Shepherd. This position provides all services in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Prepares food in quantities according to menu and recipes or direction of supervisor. Communicates w/ staff regarding any food allergies or special needs of residents and children.
• Bake bread and pastry.
• Prepare salads and desserts.
• Cooking from scratch may be required.
• Cook lunch and dinner meals. Prepare hot meals for the weekend. Serve lunch meal.
• Prepare hot meals for the weekend. Fill special orders. Keeps records as requested.
• Cleans dishes and kitchen area.
• Stocks food in storage rooms, refrigerators, freezer, etc.
• Has knowledge of health department and USDA requirements.
• Checks in deliveries verifying accuracy and proper condition of food.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.
• Participates in agency peer record reviews as required.
• Attend Good Shepherd all staff meetings. Attend training to enhance competencies related to job position and ensure all required job-related knowledge is acquired.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, reliable access to an automobile and valid automobile insurance are required.
• High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or technical school.
• 3-6 months’ related experience and/or training.
• Be team oriented and able to work independently.
• Safe Environment Program – Arch Diocese of St Louis
• Background checks.

Good Shepherd Children & Family Servicesdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Good Shepherd Children & Family Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Connecting children with families and keeping families connected by providing pregnancy and parenting support, foster care programs, and adoption services.

"Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."