Cook (Full-Time)

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.20 - $22.13

Work Schedule

Split Shifts

Benefits

ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits

Shift Schedule: Full-Time

40 hours per week

Job Description

Dismas Charities is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. The organization is deeply committed to offering quality, cost-effective residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services designed to help individuals reintegrate into society as productive and responsible citizens. Founded with a strong mission to impact communities positively, Dismas Charities works diligently to support adults returning from incarceration by providing comprehensive programs that promote healing, personal growth, and successful reintegration. Their work encompasses not only residential care but also extends to various community-based supervision and treatment initiatives that are tailored to meet the unique needs... Show More

Job Requirements

Demonstrated ability to cook
organize and plan food service operations
minimum two years of paid food service experience
at least one year experience with administrative food service duties
ability to manage budgets and inspections
physical ability to perform job tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
willingness to work split shifts Monday to Friday
ability to comply with all health and safety standards
valid driver's license may be required
ability to participate in work-related meetings and emergency staffing as needed

Job Qualifications

Candidate must have demonstrated ability to cook
Organize and plan food service operations as typically demonstrated by at least two years of paid food service experience with at least one year of food service experience requiring administrative duties such as food ordering, budget management, inspection planning and compliance, and equipment operations and repair
Demonstrated ability to cook, organize and manage a food service operation within the budgetary guidelines outlined by the company
Comparable experience, training and demonstrated food preparation/service skills may be substituted for the education requirement at the discretion of Dismas' senior management
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand
walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
talk or hear and taste or smell
The employee is occasionally required to sit
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
The employee may be required to drive a company and/or personal vehicle to meet the requirements this position

Job Duties

Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens
Summary: Responsible for the preparation of meals and supplements for the center, manages food service inventory, maintains food service equipment, and assists Director with coordinating outside agency inspections
Monday - Friday 3:00 AM - 7:00 AM AND 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This is a split schedule
Other duties may be assigned by the Director
These Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure quality and continuation of services
Meal Preparation: Prepares meals and supplements for facility residents
ensures that all aspects of the food service operation comply with applicable regulations, requirements and standards and follow the approved menu schedule provided by a licensed dietitian
Meal Planning: Assists the Director in planning and implementing menus which comply with all applicable regulations, requirements and standards and provides and posts advanced notification to the Director and Residents of all menu substitutions
Food and Kitchen Management: Manages inventory and ordering of food and food prep equipment to ensure adequate supply and timely preparation of meals and supplements
Networks with local food banks and related community resources
Health and Safety: Maintains sanitary and safety standards and cleanliness of the kitchen, serving and prep areas and related equipment, dishes and utensils
Record Keeping: Maintains required written records regarding the food service operation
Maintains Working Knowledge of all Procedures and Policies: Statement of Work and Physical Plant and Operations Manuals, to include but not limited to Emergency Drills, Life Safety, Facility Sanitation, and Escape and Unusual Occurrence Procedures
Work Schedule: In the event of a work stoppage, work the hours necessary to staff the center
Attends and participates in all required appointments/meetings on site, within the community, the court system or at other business related location
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
fumes or airborne particles
outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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