Food Service Specialist

The Archdiocese of Hartford; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Archdiocese-affiliated St. Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Specialist (Shelter Cook) to plan and prepare meals for shelter residents and maintain the kitchen environment.

You will work five days a week, create menus, and coordinate with providers for donations while ensuring health and safety standards. Experience cooking in residential or commercial settings is required, and you must obtain a ServSafe Manager Food Handler certificate within 30 days of

Qualifications

• Previous experience cooking in either a residential or commercial setting.
• Must obtain ServSafe Manager Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch and dinner five days a week for shelter residents.
• Plan menus considering health and cultural needs; submit weekly menus.
• Prepare menus for days off and provide clear instructions.
• Call providers and collect donated food; utilize donations when possible.
• Maintain a clean shelter kitchen and pantry; ensure readiness for inspections.
• Organize perishable stock and label/freezer items; rotate or dispose when needed.
• Assist training of staff or volunteers; follow Archdiocesan policies.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

ServSafe Manager Food Handler cert

Job description

• Location 19 JACOBS ST,Bristol, CT, 06010-1922,United States
• Base Pay $16.94 - $17.50 / Year
• Job Category Mission
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

The Food Service Specialist, otherwise referred to as the Shelter Cook, is responsible for planning and preparing economical, healthy meals for all shelter residents; for the upkeep and maintenance of the shelter kitchen, appliances, and pantries; and for managing and utilizing donated and purchased food items utilized by shelter residents. The Shelter Cook is key to a team approach and commitment to ending homelessness in our community working from a Housing First, Harm Reduction, Person Centered approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare lunch and dinner five days a week for a full week of food for all adult and child shelter residents. Serve lunch and/or dinner to residents when on duty.
• Prepare menus that take into consideration the varying health and cultural needs of shelter residents. Complete and submit weekly menu to Shelter Director.
• Prepare menus and clear written instructions for preparation and serving of meals for days when not on duty, specifically Saturdays and Sundays.
• Call providers and pick up food donations from providers as needed.
• Utilize donated foods as much as possible.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shelter kitchen and pantry area, including regular and thorough cleaning of appliances inside and out, walls, cabinets, shelves, floors, etc... The shelter kitchen and pantry should always be in good order to meet any city or state inspections
• Organize perishable donated shelter food stock, ensuring that food items in freezers and refrigerators are covered and labeled appropriately. Rotate or dispose of food when necessary.
• May assist in training new staff or volunteers
• Follow all St. Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol service philosophies, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Previous experience cooking in either a residential or commercial setting
• Possess or have the ability to obtaina ServSafe Manager Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of employment.

Summary

This position is eligible for paid time off and paid holidays, and voluntary retirement participation (employee contributions only). Access to a full suite of voluntary, employee-funded benefits to customize your coverage. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan terms, and Archdiocesan policies. When determining salaries, the following factors are carefully considered for each individual position: level and scope of responsibilities, required education, required skills and relevant experience, internal and external equity, and the department’s budget.

Additional Information

• Location St. Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol, Inc.