Senior Cook

Las Vegas Rescue Mission; Nevada; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking a Senior Cook to join its Kitchen/Dining Hall, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily as part of the Mission's recovery and shelter programs. The Senior Cook reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef and must communicate professionally with staff, residents, volunteers and donors.

Responsibilities include food prep, daily menu planning support, proper storage of donated products, on-line meal service, and assisting in the Work Therapy program to help

Qualifications

• Current Southern Nevada Health District 'Food Handler Safety Training' Card.
• Strong understanding of safe culinary practices.
• Experience in banquet, catering, commissary, or employee dining hall.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all products for meals following health and safety procedures.
• Assist with daily menu planning as needed.
• Ensure all products are stored and organized correctly, including donated items.
• Ensure weekly orders and pallets are stored properly and timely.
• Lead meal service by managing the line during each service period.
• Oversee thorough cleaning of kitchen and dining hall and proper equipment maintenance.
• Support the Work Therapy program and help residents develop job skills and workplace behaviors.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Endurance / stamina

Team coordination

Job description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) is a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction. The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Senior Cook to join their team. The Las Vegas Rescue Mission operates a Kitchen/Dining Hall serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, 365 days a year, to clients in the Mission's Drug and Alcohol addiction Recovery program and the Men's and Women's Overnight Shelter as well as a daily evening Community Meal. The Senior Cook reports directly to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. A Senior Cook must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner with other facility staff members, residents, clients, volunteers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Prep all products for all assigned meals ensuring you are following correct health and safety procedures.
• Assist with daily menu planning as needed.
• Ensure all products are stored and organized correctly on a consistent basis.
• Ensure all donated products are noted on the eraser/whiteboard in the kitchen as well as stored correctly in a timely manner.
• Ensure all weekly orders as well as the weekly pallets are sorted and stored correctly in a timely manner.
• Lead all meal periods by serving on line throughout the assigned meal period.
• Oversee the detailed cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall to include floors, dining hall, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean & operating correctly.
• Supports and participates in the Work Therapy program; assists Program staff in creating a productive, therapeutic, educational and professional environment that enables clients to learn and/or develop job skills and appropriate workplace behaviors.

Qualifications

• Have a current Southern Nevada Health District 'Food Handler Safety Training' Card (Health Card)
• Good understanding of safe culinary practice.
• Experience in Banquet, catering, commissary, or employee dining hall
• Ability to work on their feet and standing for an (8) hour shift
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. as needed.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.