Food Service Worker

Open Door Mission, Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Open Door Mission, Inc. in Rochester seeks a part-time kitchen helper (28 hours/week) to support our food services. Shift times are 3pm-8pm Mon-Thu and 12pm-8pm on Saturdays, under the Food Services Supervisor, with emphasis on safe kitchen practices.

You will prepare and cook meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) for the shift, assist with plating, and help with cleaning, storage and equipment use. You will work with staff and volunteers, following health standards and safety trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year previous cooking experience preferred
• Servsafe certified or sanitation training with local health department
• Additional coursework in food service or culinary arts preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook shift-appropriate meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
• Work alongside students and volunteers assigned to kitchen.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen facilities.
• Properly use, clean and store equipment.
• Put away orders and donations; insure proper food handling and storage.
• Assist with menu planning as needed.
• Observe established health and safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Committed Christian

Food handling knowledge

Cooking abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Ice machine

Industrial slicer

Industrial mixers

Ovens

Steamers

Grill

Fire suppression

Fryer

Computer

Phone

Job description

Part-time: 28 hours

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday from 3pm-8pm & Saturday from 12-8pm

General Summary Of Position

Our food services department is on the front lines of our ministry and may be the first point of contact individuals from the public may meet. This person should reflect the values of Restoring Hope and Changing Lives. Under the oversight of the Food Services Supervisor, prepare and serve meals and participate in safe kitchen operations. Work alongside staff, students and volunteers in planning, preparing, and serving meals within assigned shift (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at a professional level and to offer quality hospitality. Utilize safe food handling practices and standards in accordance with county health code.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook shift-appropriate meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner). Make prep lists and execute prep for the next meal.
• Work alongside students and volunteers assigned to kitchen:
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen facilities.
• Properly use, clean and store equipment.
• Put away orders and donations; insure proper food handling and storage.
• Assist with menu planning as needed.
• Observe established health and safety standards and procedures, including those of County Health Department, USDA and OSHA.
• Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as requested or expected.
• Additional duties as requested.

Skills & Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a commitment to and a passion for "restoring hope and changing lives".
• Proper food handling, preparation, knowledge of cooking terms and techniques
• Able to cook tasty meals and follow instructions

Equipment/Tools Used

• Dishwasher Ice Machine
• Industrial Slicer Industrial Mixers
• Ovens Steamers
• Grill Fire Suppression system
• Fryer Computer
• Phone

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• One year previous cooking experience preferred
• Servsafe certified or courses completed in sanitation with local health department
• Additional coursework in food service or culinary arts preferred

ODM has a mandatory 5-year Employment Verification Process. Please be aware that before an offer of employment can be provided, you will be required to provide employer name, employment dates, and contact information for all roles held within the past 5 year.