Lead Kitchen Cook & Volunteer Mentor for Daily Meals

Union Gospel Mission Of Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Gospel Mission Of Tarrant County in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated Cook to lead daily meal preparation and serving for residents, guests, and visitors. You will work as part of our kitchen team, taking on assignments from the Director of Food Services and ensuring meals meet our standards.

The position requires prior cooking experience, a valid food handlers permit, and strong leadership abilities to mentor volunteers and Skill Builders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior cooking experience required.
• Valid food handlers permit.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentor volunteers and Skill Builders.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items as directed.
• Ensure that trays, steam tables, and food carts are set up for the serving line.
• Set up serving area for special meals as directed.
• Clean kitchen and equipment, including stoves, ovens, steam tables, food carts, windows, doors, refrigerators, and other equipment.
• Store food items appropriately with labels and dates.
• Train kitchen volunteers and Skill Builders.
• Provide instruction to assist in Skill Development.
• Assist with kitchen inventory.
• Lead/mentor program workers assigned to kitchen for skill building.
• As needed, serve food on cafeteria serving line.
• Assist in maintaining a clean storage area.
• Take in food donations if needed and store properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring volunteers

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Mission alignment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Union Gospel Mission Of Tarrant County in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated Cook to lead daily meal preparation and serving for residents, guests, and visitors. You will work as part of our kitchen team, taking on assignments from the Director of Food Services and ensuring meals meet our standards.

The position requires prior cooking experience, a valid food handlers permit, and strong leadership abilities to mentor volunteers and Skill Builders.