Summer Cook

Residing Hope; Deltona (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families. As a Summer Cook, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious meals in a nurturing environment. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need. Enjoy competitive insurance plans, generous paid time off, and incredible training opportunities. If you are passionate about food service and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational tuition reimbursement

Discounted tuition rates

Incredible training opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of food service experience preferred.
• Must obtain Food Safety Manager certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents each school day.
• Maintain HACCP logs and follow safe food handling procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen area and utensils.

Skills

Food Safety Manager certification

Organizational skills

Recipe adjustment

Task prioritization

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position; not to exceed 29 hours a week. Schedule is Monday through Friday, working from as early as 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you someone who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope, formerly Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children In Need

At Residing Hope, we believe children and families should experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. We care for children in crisis, including those who are abused, abandoned, or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Why the Children’s Home?

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work-life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans, and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates at our onsite Montessori school

What You Need

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of food service experience preferred; or any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Must successfully obtain a Food Safety Manager certification within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to adjust recipes as needed for serving size.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure all meal items are ready simultaneously.
• Sensitivity to our target population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with approved National School Lunch Program menus.
• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack meals for residents on campus each school day and during summer break.
• Prepare meals for residents and staff in the Caminos program daily and prepare ahead for weekends.
• Prepare dinner meals for campus cottages.
• Complete documentation for the National School Lunch Program, including temperatures.
• Assist with food preparation for special events.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area and utensils, including laundering towels.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Maintain current Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) logs.
• Provide feedback on menu preferences from residents for updates.
• Act as backup in the commissary for grocery orders and prep for inventory.
• Report equipment maintenance needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.