HOC Cook

• Sick leave (8 hours of paid sick leave per month)
• Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
• Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
• FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• 13
  
  Paid Holidays

Feed the hungry, heal the hurting, welcome the stranger.

This position is responsible for assisting with the operation of the Food Service program at the Catalyst service location. Catalyst provides interim housing and support services for formerly homeless individuals and couples. This position works as a member of the Kitchen Operations team supporting meal preparation and food service to program residents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

• Ensures that kitchen safety protocols and sanitation requirements are being observed and that all food service areas remain a safe environment for residents, staff, and volunteers. Maintain food safety protocols by monitoring all food preparation and dining areas while in active use.
• Oversees required food service tasks during shift, including overseeing volunteers as needed and attending the dining room and other food service locations.
• Assist Kitchen Operations Manager in ensuring that Catalyst food and wellness policies, USDA, and Health Department requirements for food standards are implemented and followed.
• Plan, prepare and serve meals for the low income and homeless people of the community, utilizing primarily donated goods.
• Ensure all dishes are cleaned and that the dining room and kitchen are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Safely operate and assist in overseeing maintenance of all food service equipment including commercial food preparation equipment, refrigeration and freezer units, dishwashing equipment, beverage service and coffee machines, as well as manually operated food preparation equipment.
• Record resident meal delivery in HOC database to support tracking and ensure accurate program utilization of meal and food inventory. Support regular refrigeration and freezer temperature checks and recordkeeping. Maintain accurate food inventory lists and support food service purchasing, quality control and delivery check-in procedures, as well as safe disposal of food waste and refuse.
• Assist with picking up food from donation sites, including driving, loading and unloading items, and organizing donations.
• Performs other relevant duties assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to enhanced cleaning, mopping and other facility maintenance tasks. Support food service deliveries by clearing snow or ice from kitchen delivery area and receiving food service deliveries to include breaking down pallets, inspecting all deliveries to ensure food safety and safe handling, and storing food items in appropriate food storage areas per food service procedures.
• Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.
• As a mandated reporter, follow all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a person has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
• Adheres to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine.
• Performs as a team member to ensure that productivity outcome measures are achieved; regular attendance is particularly important for shelter safety and team dynamics.
• Performs related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job.

Education/

Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree. Prior cooking or food service experience…