Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401K Plan with employer match
legal services
Professional development fund
Job Description
UMOM New Day Centers is Arizona's largest provider of services for families experiencing homelessness, founded in 1964. With a mission to end family homelessness by restoring hope and rebuilding lives, UMOM offers shelter, supportive services, and housing programs to families and individuals in Maricopa County. Each year, UMOM serves over 15,000 unique individuals, which includes those receiving support through the Family Housing Hub, the county's family coordinated entry system. The organization operates with a significant budget of 20 million dollars annually, underscoring its role as a critical safety net for vulnerable populations. UMOM is not only dedicated to delivering essential... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays with a flexible schedule
- Must stand, move, bend, stoop, lift, and reach throughout the workday
- Must work in kitchen conditions involving heat, cold, humidity, wetness, smoke, and noise
- Current Maricopa Food Handler’s card or ability to obtain one
- Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one
- Ability to clear Central Registry Screening from Department of Child Safety & Adult Protective Services
- Pass all required background checks and drug screenings including pre-employment and random testing
- Willingness to comply with safety-sensitive position requirements
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum two years’ kitchen prep and cooking experience in fast-paced food service
- Experience with inventory process and procedures preferred
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and food handling practices
- Ability to lead kitchen tasks and manage time effectively
- Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and culinary techniques
Job Duties
- Performs culinary skills including roasting, sauteing, sauce production, batch cooking, gourmet salads, and common side dishes
- Leads kitchen tasks including ingredient preparation, labeling, proper food storage, and countertop cleaning
- Stocks and maintains food product levels at all stations to ensure smooth service
- Ensures food safety compliance through proper storage, rotation, and disposal
- Demonstrates working knowledge of kitchen equipment and menu modification
- Maintains food quality, portion control, recipe consistency, and timely meal delivery
- Keeps kitchen organized and compliant with safety and sanitation standards
- Assists with back-of-house training in the Homegrown student program
- Operates efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while ensuring sanitation
- Communicates with kitchen staff for continuous feedback
- Assists with inventory management and expense control
- Represents UMOM to trainees, community, and partners
- Takes full responsibility for food quality
- Attends employee meetings and suggests improvements
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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