Part-time Food Service Cook

Rose Brooks; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors. As a part-time Food Service Cook, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position offers flexible shifts, including weekends, and requires a commitment to food safety standards. If you have a passion for cooking and exceptional customer service skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need while working in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year related work experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for 60-75 people in a residential setting.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Procedures

Meal Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Kansas City, MO. Rose Brooks Center, a nonprofit domestic violence agency, is currently seeking a part-time Part-time Food Service Cook.

The Part-time Food Service Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals and assisting with meal planning in a residential setting for approximately 60-75 people. This position will maintain clean and organized kitchen appliances, tools, and food storage areas. The Food Service Cook provides excellent customer service when serving and interacting with clients and others and will follow agency and SERVSafe guidelines set by governing agencies. This position must have or be able to acquire, a SERVSafe Certification or Food Handler’s Managers Card within 30 days. Thisposition reports to the Kitchen Manager. Pay differential for weekend shifts

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meal Preparation
  • Prepare meals using menus and instructions set by Kitchen Manager.
  • Cook meals according to menu plans. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain appropriate amounts of ingredients ready for preparation and adapt meals to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Knowledge of Food Service
  • Understand and follow correct food service procedures and safe food handling guidelines; utilize “first in, first out” procedures and rotate food to prevent spoilage.
  • Understand methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities including the ability to calculate recipes; understand the safe use of manual and mechanical kitchen equipment.
  • Complete necessary records related to food and shelter supplies for various Food Programs as assigned.
  • Communicate supply needs to Kitchen Manager.
• Manage meal service and ensure proper clean up.
  • Serve meals and clean the food line.
  • Wash dishes, pots and pans or other daily cleaning tasks according to guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, appliances, and food storage areas.
  • Perform standard, daily cleaning preparation and storage guidelines set by Agency, KCMO Health department, USDA and FDA guidelines, Child Adult Care Food Program, and pest control procedures.
  • Follow safe food handling guidelines when serving food.
  • Organize and conduct regular thorough cleaning of the kitchen, appliances, and storage areas.
  • Unload food and supply deliveries, move to appropriate storage area, and maintain a clean, organized and well stocked supply and food storage area.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE POSITION:

• Assist with special events in the dining room.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate clearly with clients, co-workers, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and respect when interacting with others.
• Maintain cooperative and positive relationships with vendors or others who donate food and throughout the course of work.
• Assists Director of Volunteer Services with volunteer events related to food service and special events.
• Perform job functions in accordance with policies/procedures while demonstrating proficiency in all RBC Competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum one-year related work experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.
• Current Food Handlers Managers Card OR SERVSafe, or the ability to attain within 30 days.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. with assistance; Ability to stand for extended time.
• Must meet the personal health and hygiene standards set by the KCMO Health Department and other regulatory agencies.

HOURS:

Hours needed are: Regularly scheduled 2-3 shifts/16-24 hours per week (varied/flexible shifts), will include weekends and occasional holidays.

COMPENSATION:

This position falls into a non-exempt range starting at an hourly rate of $19 (an additional shift differential of 5% on Saturday/Sunday).

Candidates must consent to background and
Division of Family Services (Central Registry/Child Abuse) screenings

Rose Brooks Center is an equal opportunity employer