Full Time Cook

Hope Ministries; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Ministries in Des Moines area is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for participants, manage donated and purchased food, and maintain kitchen cleanliness according to health standards. The cook will mentor kitchen participants and support ministry work.

This role requires an ability to work early hours, follow safety protocols, and collaborate with Food Services Manager while serving with compassion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of institutional cooking for groups of 100+.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all staff members.
• Plan menus and prepare nutritious meals using donated and purchased items.
• Ensure meals are enjoyable and well presented.
• Value donated product and report to Food Services Manager.
• Supervise and direct kitchen work skills participants.
• Ensure Food Service complies with health and food regulations.
• Inventory, store and rotate food stocks and related items.
• Notify Food Services Manager of needed supplies to order.
• Report equipment or facility problems to Food Services Manager.
• Treat all people with courtesy and respect.
• On an as-needed basis, drive ministry vehicle to pick up donated food.
• Participate in spiritual growth and Christian instruction of those served.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by following safety protocols and reporting concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Services Manager.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook’s purpose is to prepare meals & manage work skills participants; teaching them in the proper preparation of nutritional, well-balanced family meals, and to maintain proper cleanliness of kitchen, dining and food storage areas according to industry standards and state regulations. The kitchen needs to demonstrate God’s love in practical, tangible ways to those served. The cook is the point person to facilitate well-balanced, nutritious meals that are well presented and good tasting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance with all other staff members.
• Plan menus and prepare well balanced, nutritional meals incorporating both donated food items and purchased inventory.
• Ensure that meals are enjoyable.
• Value all donated product according to guidelines and report that to the Food Services Manager.
• Supervise and direct kitchen work skills participants.
• Ensure that the Food Service department abides by all health and food regulations
• Properly inventory, store and rotate food stocks and related food service items.
• Notify the Food Services Manager of needed supplies and food items to be ordered.
• Immediately report any equipment or facility problems to Food Services Manager.
• Ensure that all people are treated with courtesy and respect.
• On an as needed basis, drive ministry vehicle to pick up donated food items
• Participate in the spiritual growth and Christian instruction of those whom Hope Ministries serves. This can include (but is not restricted to) personal mentoring, the sharing of Scripture and Biblical encouragement, and praying with program participants. This may be in a structured setting (i.e., a classroom or chapel), or unstructured, with individual clients as the need arises.
• Actively contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, clients, and visitors. This includes adhering to established safety protocols, promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents, and supporting organizational efforts to foster a culture of safety and security.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Food Services Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Needs to have knowledge of institutional cooking for groups of 100 or more and the ability to do the necessary functions.

I understand and agree with Hope Ministries' Mission Statement, Core Values, and Statement of Faith.

Location: Hope Center for Women and Children

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position working 40 hours/week. The direct supervisor of this position is the Food Services Manager.

Monday-Friday 4:30am-1pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

Working holidays as required, such as: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Company Description

Hope Ministries provides food, clothing, shelter and life recovery support for men, women and children in desperate need. With seven ministry centers around Des Moines, our goal is to provide rescue, recovery and restoration to change people’s lives forever.