Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $22.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
SFH (Samaritan Family Homes) is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on fostering hope and recovery for individuals and families facing homelessness and related challenges. Operating with a deeply held commitment to social justice and community partnership, SFH collaborates with a range of service providers, vendors, and volunteers to provide holistic support and resources. The organization emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, welcoming applicants with lived experience of homelessness or recovery, as well as those from historically underrepresented groups, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), the LGBTQ+ community, and multilingual and multicultural individuals. SFH is committed to equal employment opportunity and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Minimum three years of related food preparation experience
- Formal food services certification preferred
- Culinary arts education preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex situations with patience and consistency
- Integrity and commitment to agency values
- Detail oriented and team oriented
- Proficient in English
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and delegate
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or related software
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
Job Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Three years of related food preparation experience
- Formal certification in food services preferred
- Culinary arts education a plus
- Restaurant experience a plus
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Experience working within homeless services preferred
- Lived experience with homelessness and/or recovery a plus
- Human service shelter or program experience a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks
- Knowledge of food safety standards including HACCP and SERV Safe
- Ability to work in fast-paced and stressful environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach
Job Duties
- Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef in training and overseeing volunteers and staff in food preparation and service activities
- Prepare and distribute meals
- Serve nutritious, well-balanced meals
- Use donated food items first whenever possible
- Set up catering carts
- Ensure timely meal delivery and maintenance of quality standards, including proper equipment operation and maintenance
- Assure the kitchen is safe and all equipment is clean and sanitized
- Minimize waste while ensuring food production quality standards
- Monitor meal count trends and ensure proper portion sizes
- Practice and enforce high work standards in food safety and sanitation
- Follow HACCP procedures and SERV Safe habits
- Receive and store food from vendors and donors
- Inspect deliveries for quality and quantity
- Perform sanitation duties including pot washing, cleaning equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning storage areas
- Operate dishwashing machine during meal periods as needed
- Maintain and clean walk-in freezer and dry storage
- Complete written incident reports and notify appropriate staff
- Work scheduled weekend days and rotating holidays
- Make food bank orders and pickups
- Adhere to agency code of conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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