Hope Ministries

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Opportunities for spiritual growth
supportive work environment
Vehicle use for ministry purposes

Job Description

Hope Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women and children in need by providing shelter, food, and comprehensive support services. Established with a mission to demonstrate God’s love through practical, tangible actions, Hope Ministries operates various programs aimed at empowering individuals, fostering spiritual growth, and meeting fundamental needs such as safe housing and nutritious meals. The organization relies on donations, community partnerships, and dedicated staff and volunteers to maintain its commitment to compassionate service and holistic care.

The Food Services department at Hope Ministries plays a vital role in the organization’s mission by preparing and servi... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven experience cooking for large groups
  • Ability to work in a faith-based nonprofit environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed
  • Must agree with Hope Ministries' Mission Statement, Core Values, and Statement of Faith

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of institutional cooking for groups of 100 or more
  • Ability to plan and prepare nutritional meals
  • Experience supervising kitchen helpers and volunteers
  • Understanding of health and food safety regulations
  • Strong organizational and inventory management skills
  • Commitment to the mission, core values, and statement of faith of Hope Ministries

Job Duties

  • Work in a spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance with all other staff members
  • Plan menus and prepare well balanced, nutritional meals incorporating both donated food items and purchased inventory
  • Value all donated product according to guidelines and report that to the Food Services Supervisor
  • Supervise and direct kitchen work skills participants
  • Ensure that the Food Service department abides by all health and food regulations
  • Properly inventory, store and rotate food stocks and related food service items
  • Ensure security of dining room guests, all food service areas, food stock and equipment
  • Notify the Food Services Supervisor of needed supplies and food items to be ordered
  • Immediately report any equipment or facility problems to Food Services Supervisor
  • Ensure that all people are treated with courtesy and respect
  • On an as needed basis, drive ministry vehicle to pick up donated food items
  • Participate in the spiritual growth and Christian instruction of those whom Hope Ministries serves
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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