Cook

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 part-time position with potential to move to full time, requiring a dependable candidate to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, as schedule dictates.

• 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.
• Assists 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 Serv Safe 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.
• Notifies the Dining Services Manager of safety or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy and compassion to those served.
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate partner deliveries, meal distribution and covering absent team members if requested.
• Availability some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and reliably perform all assigned tasks.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

• Documented Culinary Training preferred; current Serv Safe certification preferred.
• One year of experience working in a kitchen or food prep industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in teamwork and working towards a common goal.
• May be asked to obtain Level 1 Food Handler training if not already in possession of equivalent or greater food safety certificate.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to 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.