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Trent Culinary Production Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.60 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long term disability
403(b) plan with company matching

Job Description

Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is a well-established evangelical Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, impoverished, and those struggling with addiction and mental illness. Located in Spokane, UGM operates as a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a Christ-centered focus. Their mission emphasizes not only meeting physical needs by providing food, shelter, and services but also addressing the spiritual needs of clients by sharing the Gospel and fostering a supportive, healing community. UGM sees every team member as a vital part of its ministry and encourages a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ among its staff.

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Job Requirements

  • Previous cooking experience
  • Experience working with people who are homeless or in recovery – preferred
  • Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord
  • Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission
  • Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment
  • Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook

Job Qualifications

  • Grounded and committed Christian
  • able and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry to the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill
  • Active member of the body of Christ, in accordance with the Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision and Statement of Faith
  • Strong sense of calling to minister while utilizing culinary skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills – written, verbal and instructional
  • Intermediate computer skills using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience at effectively building, developing and leading culinary teams
  • Available to work weekends, special events, holidays and at various UGM locations as needed
  • Must possess trustworthy, teachable and reliable traits
  • Model appropriate boundaries and strong work ethic
  • Valid Driver’s License and insurable by UGM’s insurance company
  • The ability to pass ServSafe Certification, Food Handlers Card, Second Harvest and Forklift Certification
  • Criminal background check is required

Job Duties

  • Supervise volunteers, community service workers and clients on UGM's culture and core values
  • Inform the Production Chef of all critical culinary operations
  • Maintain health department, 2nd Harvest, OSHA standards
  • Communicate weekly with volunteers, community service workers and clients regarding scheduling and unplanned changes
  • Participate in the UGM Outcome Based Management Process, i.e., SWOTS, SMART goals and one-on-ones
  • Carry out relevant training for handling food, non-food products, and donations
  • Wear protective equipment, follow safety protocol throughout each workspace
  • secure kitchens, storage areas and coolers to prevent theft and follow protocol
  • Attending culinary operations and required site specific and UGM meetings
  • Actively seek to uphold UGM Genesis Process and Grace Process principles
  • Demonstrate a teachable spirit and willingness to learn
  • Oversee preparation, production, quantity, inventory, and portion control
  • exhibit strong culinary skills by tasting and reviewing produced food at each meal period and during preparation and production stages
  • Perform shift roll calls and follow procedures for missed, excused, changed or augmented shifts
  • Supervise weekly menus, recipes, pull, prep and production sheets
  • ensure required dietary/allergy needs are met as needed
  • Execute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), production needs and special meals as needed
  • Count all meals served in the Monthly Meal Report daily
  • Keep storage areas, freezers and coolers cleaned and sanitized to maintain safe working and cleanliness standards
  • Submit comprehensive Requests for Maintenance when needed
  • Collaborate with the Production Chef while executing the prep/production needs of associated facilities and ministries, when requested
  • Maintain dining rooms during service and non-service periods
  • Collaborate with Trent Warehouse Manager and Report on inventory needs
  • Maintain exterior work environments, including sweeping, pressure washing, trash and snow removal, etc.
  • Complete any other duties as assigned by the Production Chef
  • Document all client related concerns by end of shift
  • Assist with training volunteers on how to effectively communicate concerns or issues with clients
  • Assist with tracking and maintaining volunteer logs
  • Ensure volunteers wear appropriate clothing and nametags
  • Assist with ensuring Work Therapy expectations are being fulfilled
  • Collaborate with Rescue, Recovery and Site teams to ensure clients are adhering to UGM program requirements

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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