Kitchen Team Member

Community of the Transfiguration; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Team Member to prepare and serve nutritious meals. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where compassion and teamwork are valued. The ideal candidate will have culinary training and experience in food preparation, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as the role requires working weekends and evenings. Join a team committed to serving the community and making a positive impact through quality food service.

Qualifications

• Culinary training preferred; ServSafe certification preferred.
• One year experience in kitchen or food prep industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals using various recipes.
• Clean and reset kitchen and dining area after service.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Time management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Culinary Training

ServSafe certification

Experience in kitchen or food prep

Job description

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About Us

Society of the Transfiguration is a non-for-profit organization in Cincinnati, OH. Our sole purpose is to serve others within our local community through our five ministries.

Job Summary

The Society of the Transfiguration is actively seeking a Kitchen Team Member to join our team. The ideal team member will be required to deliver high quality, nutritious meals, in addition to being adept when required to work independently. This is a full-time position, requiring a dependable candidate to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, as schedule dictates.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks nutritious and appetizing meals from start to finish using various recipes, to be served at scheduled times.
• Cleans and resets kitchen and dining room after service.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and reliably perform all assigned tasks.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• May assist in ordering, purchasing and receiving of food and staples.
• Participates in training as needed in all areas of food preparation and keeps a tidy workplace.
• Ensures ServSafe compliance, following hygiene policies and equipment upkeep for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Communicates regularly and transparently to the team and to the Dining Services Manager.
• May be asked to obtain Level 1 Food Handler training if not already in possession of equivalent or greater food safety certificate.
• Notifies the Dining Services Manager of safety or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy and compassion to those served.
• Reports for duty at the times as indicated by schedule or direct communication from the Dining Services Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Dining Services Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• General organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to work as a team.
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate partner deliveries, meal distribution and covering absent team members if requested.
• Availability on nights and weekends.

Education And Experience

• Documented Culinary Training preferred; current ServSafe certification preferred.
• One year experience working in a kitchen or food prep industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in teamwork and working towards a common goal.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Bend, kneel, push, pull and reach at regular intervals.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• May be exposed to cleaning and maintenance chemicals/odors.

Society of the Transfiguration Celebrates Diversity! We are inclusive to all regardless of race, gender, veteran status or disabilities.

Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Religious Institutions