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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.33 - $22.74
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Paid holidays
Earned vacation
sick leave
Employee assistance program
401k
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
Marion Polk Food Share is a regional food bank dedicated to bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk Counties. This non-profit organization plays a vital role in the community by collecting and distributing nutritious food to children, adults, and seniors through over 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites, and home-delivered meals. The Food Share also implements programs aimed at addressing the underlying causes of hunger, demonstrating a commitment beyond food distribution by fostering creative solutions, listening to the community, and emphasizing equity and dignity. With a mission centered on treating all... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years prior cooking experience
- Maintains current Food Handlers card or ServSafe Certification
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and full background check including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations
- Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy
- Able to stand for 2-3 hours at a time
- Able to safely lift and carry objects in excess of 30 pounds
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Willingness to work more than scheduled hours during peak periods
- Ability to operate safely in fast-paced, noisy kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years prior cooking experience
- Preference for experience in a fast-paced, noisy commercial kitchen environment
- Experienced in upholding safe working conditions
- Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service by preparing food items and adhering to all recipe standards
- Maintains current Food Handlers card or ServSafe Certification
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Familiar with food industry’s best practices
- Substantial knowledge of food safety and safe handling procedures
- Able to work well in a team environment and take direction
- Able to step in as a leader when needed, set a positive example for others
- Self-motivated and organized
- Committed to quality service and food and beverage knowledge
- Ability to converse clearly with patrons
- Good math and written communication skills
- Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work
- Care and concern about food insecurity in the community and a desire to make a difference
Job Duties
- Produces meals for the Meals on Wheels program in accordance with all required safety and nutrition guidelines
- Assists Executive Chef with operational processes and planning
- Serves as the kitchen supervisor when the Executive Chef is not present
- Notifies Executive Chef in advance of likely shortages
- Maintains a professional and excellent customer service approach with coworkers and customers
- Safely handles equipment, appliances, supplies and tools in a competent manner
- Complies with all city, county and state nutrition, sanitation and safety guidelines and standards
- Covers, dates and correctly stores all food prep items
- Serves menu items compliant with established nutrition and safety standards
- Keeps the work area clean throughout the shift
- Stocks and rotates food
- Other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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