Cook

Overview

TITLE: Cook

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Part-time, approximately 10 hours per week

RESPONSIBLE TO: Opportunity House Shelter Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: 1305 E 6th St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

SALARY: $16.50 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Mission

Depaul USA supports homeless and marginalized people, providing people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community. In cities across the nation, we meet people where they are to address their needs. Through a combination of homelessness services and housing, Depaul USA is innovating and bringing real solutions to those facing homelessness.

Depaul USA is a Growing, National, Not-for-profit Organization That Serves More Than 7,000 People Annually And Has a Combined Operating And Capital Budget In Excess Of $12.5 Million. Our Vincentian Values Underpin What We Do

• We celebrate the potential of people;
• We put our words into action;
• We aim to take a wider role in civil society; and
• We believe in rights and responsibilities.

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Depaul USA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need reasonable accommodation in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

The Opportunity House project provides emergency housing for 35 single adults and families. Services are recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and participant-centered. The Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering quality food to participants, taking into consideration dietary requirements. The Cook will adhere to quality assurance policies and procedures while improving the health of participants. The Cook is responsible for purchasing food within budget, managing inventory and soliciting and sorting donations.

Essential Functions

• Works independently as well as within a team to plan, order/purchase, and prepare nutritious meals for participants. Prepares a hot breakfast and/or snack bags with processed and minimally processed foods.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment and maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with Depaul USA’s quality assurance policies and government regulations.
• Responsible for food preparation, storage and service.
• Produces consistently high-quality food, using fresh ingredients and adapted to the specific dietary needs of the client group. Produces a weekly menu, distributes and publishes menus to staff and participants.
• Works within budget specifications to order food from public and private providers. Maintains records of orders and deliveries. Coordinates donations pick up/drop off with community partners.
• Solicits and picks up donations from community groups including local restaurants and schools.
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors inventory control procedures.
• Assists volunteers, donors and staff in receiving donations of items including moving items to designated spaces and issuing receipts to donors.
• Attends mental health training, first aid/CPR classes, and other training sessions.
• Other duties, as requested by the Supervisor, that may not be listed here.

• Adhere to all quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Stay informed of current local and national events, trends, and issues that impact Depaul USA’s work with homeless individuals.
• Strive continuously to develop the role in collaboration with the supervisor to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner, meeting the strategic goals and objectives of Depaul USA.
• Participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary.
• Participate in regular supervision and annual evaluations, identifying his or her own developmental and training needs.
• Ensure adherence to all Depaul USA policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Safeguarding and the Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
• Contribute to the effective…