Lead Cook

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires knowledge of kitchen equipment. Requires working in and around hot and cold environments and handling of sharp objects.

• Cook and prepare required meals for your shift.
• Share ideas with the Food Service Supervisor concerning menu planning.
• Abide by guidelines set forth by the Health Department.

• Keep the kitchen and surrounding food service areas clean and well organized.
• Supervise the cleaning of the kitchen and the food service equipment according to the chore guidelines set by the Food Service Supervisor.
• Take care to thoroughly clean stainless steel surfaces.
• Wipe down stainless steel with wet towel and then go over with dry towel.
• Use cleaner in water as directed.

• Lead and direct volunteers and Recovery residents in kitchen duties.
• Carry out all food service rules and regulations.
• Answer the donation door as needed and gratefully accept what donors bring.
• Work within the supervision and direction of the Food Service Supervisor.
• Represent RRM in a Christlike manner to all visitors and donors.
• Perform any other duties specified for you by the Food Service Supervisor.
• Be proactive in efforts to continuously improve efficiency and organization of kitchen.

• Lifting – ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Bending and reaching
• Ability to exercise caution and good judgment when working with sharp objects and around hot equipment and food
• Must adhere to Food Service dress code

• Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
• Provide spiritual encouragement to donors, volunteers, staff, guests and residents.
• Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents and donors.
• Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents and donors.
• Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purposes of the Mission.
• Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19.
• Memorize monthly Scripture Mission Statement and Mission Core Values.
• Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services and all spiritual gatherings.
• Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
• Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization-selected curriculum.
• Minimum requirement:
  High School or GED.
• Formal training in culinary arts.
• Must have a food sanitation certificate.
• Must work required hours.
• Must adhere to policies of Rockford Rescue Mission.
• Must be Christlike in all duties.
• Must engage in safe and healthy work practices both on the premises and off‑site facilities; must take an active part ensuring the safety, health and well‑being of all staff, volunteers and Mission guests.

Required Experience:

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• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Cake Decorating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1