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Churches United

Kitchen Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Churches United for the Homeless is a well-established community service organization dedicated to addressing issues related to homelessness, poverty, and crisis intervention. With a strong commitment to providing essential support and services to vulnerable populations, this nonprofit organization operates a Community Center that serves as a hub for meal preparation and distribution, aiming to alleviate hunger and support individuals and families in need while promoting dignity, respect, and hope.

This role oversees all functions related to the smooth functioning of meal preparation and serving operations within the Community Center. The position involves critical collaboration with the Kitchen Manager, Chief Execu... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Able to reach, bend, stoop, or frequently lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits following CDC guidelines for handwashing and glove use
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to individual struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
  • Ability to take initiative and to work both cooperatively with a team and independently
  • Knowledge of harm reduction, strength-based, and behavior-based models
  • Preferred minimum of 2 years applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Knowledge of harm reduction, strength-based, and behavior-based models
  • Preferred minimum of two years applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to individual struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
  • Ability to take initiative and work both cooperatively with a team and independently
  • Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits following CDC guidelines for handwashing and glove use

Job Duties

  • Manages inventory for kitchen operations with the Kitchen Manager including ordering food and supplies and keeping the food pantry organized with special attention to expiration dates and safe storage conditions
  • Maintains up to date Serve Safe food safety training and certification records
  • Ensures appropriate training and oversight for volunteers preparing and serving food particularly related to safe preparation methods and serving temperatures
  • Maintains kitchen certifications and ensures compliance with recommendations after health inspections
  • Maintains kitchen equipment according to manufacturer’s service recommendations and collaborates with facilities and maintenance as needed
  • Works with vendors, suppliers, and 3rd party services
  • Maintains accurate statistics on meals served, sack lunches and food baskets distributed to guests, community members, and former guests
  • Participates in the development of annual budget, goals and needs lists

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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