Culinary Specialist

City Union Mission; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance at a a-dis

Health Reimbursement Account

Life Insurance

403b Retirement Account match

FSA & HSA options

Paid holidays and PTO

Discount at City Thrift stores

Free meals

Job summary

City Union Mission is seeking a kitchen supervisor to ensure nutritious, appealing meals are prepared for shelter guests, while maintaining strict health and safety standards. The role requires morning and afternoon shifts (6am-2pm and 10:30am-6:30pm) and leadership of staff and volunteers in a kitchen environment.

You will oversee menu adherence, prepare meals, monitor cleanliness, and manage meal counts and donations. A strong commitment to the mission and a clean, safe kitchen is essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Manager's level Food Safety certification within 90 days of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of Health Department standards and hygiene expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchens at all times.
• Follow posted weekly Kitchen Menus as listed.
• Help prepare sack lunches daily.
• Supervise cleanup by shelter guests and volunteers.
• May be asked to work a holiday as directed by Food Service Administrator.
• Track meal counts and record food donations.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Hygiene Standards

Job description

Who We Are:

For over 100 years, City Union Mission has offered hope to men, women and children experiencing huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty. We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs - food, shelter, clothing. From there, we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ - and life-changing programs that move them toward physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.

Job Outcome:

Ensure that the food service of City Union Mission truly "ministers" to shelter guests through nutritious, attractive meals in adequate quantities.

Need to be available both morning and afternoon shifts (6am-2pm and 10:30am-6:30pm).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchens at all times.
• Follow posted weekly Kitchen Menus as listed.
• Help prepare sack lunches on a daily basis.
• Supervise cleanup by shelter guests and/or volunteers.
• May be asked to work a holiday if deemed necessary by Food Service Administrator.
• Track meal counts and record food donations.

City Union Mission Requirements:

• Be a born-again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities arise during the workday. (1 Peter 2:21, 3:15)
• Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless, and the urban poor of Kansas City, with a compassionate heart.
• Agree to City Union Mission's Statement of Ministry:
• Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed by personal testimony and conduct.
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized protestant, evangelical church for one year or more.
• Have a genuine concern for the ministry of City Union Mission.
• Have a minimum of one year of sobriety from alcohol and illegal substances and six months from tobacco.
• Agree to abstain from alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, and tobacco while employed by City Union Mission.
• Have a lifestyle that is free of sexual sin as clearly defined in the Bible.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Have or obtain a Manager's level Food Safety certification from either the Health Department or ServSafe within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Have the highest standards of hygiene and a thorough knowledge of Health Department standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing for 8-hour shifts.
• Ability to use repeating motion with wrists, arms, and shoulders
• Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted and must obtain assistance with equipment or co-worker for weights over 50lbs
• Must be willing to work in a hot kitchen environment.

Employee Benefits:

• 95% of the premium covered for Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance at a discounted rate
• Health Reimbursement Account for employees who have other health insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Account match
• FSA & HSA options
• 11 paid holidays per year + over 3 weeks of PTO + opportunity to earn additional days off
• Discount at City Thrift stores
• Paid 30-minute lunch break; free breakfast/lunch/dinner available