Cook I

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals in Mission’s Centralized Kitchen and ensuring that the prep and cooking areas, pantries, freezer, and fridges are clean and organized and adhere to all food safety standards.

Scheduled: Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Target starting pay: $22.00 per hour

• Preparing and cooking meals in the Mission’s Centralized Kitchen
• Helping manage food, ingredients, and supplies inventory
• Adherence to all Food Safety and Department of Health standards
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Adherence to all kitchen operational guidelines
• Helping to onboard new kitchen staff
• Working with volunteers and program guests working in the kitchen
• Participate in organizational meetings, training, and initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties assigned to support the Mission’s success.
• Complete meal count log for the shift worked at the kitchen location.
• Attend all Mission meetings and training sessions, as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree or certification is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a food service or commercial kitchen environment.
• Prior experience in a non-profit setting highly preferred.
• Food handlers’ card required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
• Clean driving record.
• Have a License for at least one year.
• No current suspensions or revocations.
• Clean driving record.
• At least 21 years of age.

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Basic Life Plan – 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products including Life, AD&D, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health – 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)
• Accrued paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Occasionally you will stand, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds and walks, use stairways to climb multiple floors within the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.