Cook II

Job Description

Job Description

The Cook II is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in the Mission’s Centralized Kitchen and ensuring that the prep and cooking areas, pantries, freezer, and fridges, are clean and organized and adhere to all food safety standards.

Scheduled: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Target starting pay: $24.00 per hour

How you will serve

· Receive meals from the central kitchen and prepare them for lunch and dinner service.

· Prepare weekend meals for all program locations.

· Plan and prepare breakfast meals.

· Ability to work between various program locations.

· Ensure that kitchen workers are adhering to health and safety requirements.

· Ensure that dishes, cookware, and utensils are cleaned and sanitized properly.

· Assist with the unloading and proper storage of weekly deliveries.

· Meet with Manager weekly.

· Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

· Work with CM and support service manager to schedule and facilitate work therapy for the guests.

· Attend & participate in all Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training, as required.

· Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

How you qualify

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Culinary degree or certification is strongly preferred.

· 3 or more years of experience in a food service or commercial kitchen environment.

· Prior experience in a non-profit setting highly preferred.

· Valid Serve Safe Certificate.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:

o Clean driving record.

o Have a License for at least one year.

o No current suspensions or revocations.

o At least 21 years of age.

How we support each other

· Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.

· Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.

· Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.

· Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.

· Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Benefits

All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

· Medical / Dental / Vision

· Basic Life Plan – 100% company paid

· Voluntary Products including Life, AD&D, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance

· EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health – 100% company paid

· 4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)

· Accrued paid sick time

· 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

· Personal Day and Birthday holiday

· Retirement benefits w/ company match

· Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Occasionally you will stand, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds and walks, use stairways to climb multiple floors within the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

1. We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)

2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2

3. We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:

o His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)

o His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)

o His miracles (Matt. 4:23)

o His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)

o His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)

o His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)

o His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)

4. We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)

5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)

6. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)

7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)

Mission Statement

To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement

To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.