Kitchen Assistant I - Christian Ministry

Kitchen Assistant I

At OurCalling, our work is rooted in the Gospel and powered by innovation. We are a Christ-centered ministry where every job is a ministry position.

We serve individuals experiencing homelessness and crisis through our Street Outreach and Navigation Center, walking with them on a journey from the streets toward hope, stability, and transformation. We meet each person with grace, accountability, and personalized care. We believe that healing happens through trust, relationship, and the hope of Jesus. Powered by innovation, we go beyond meeting immediate needs to create real solutions that help end homelessness one life at a time. Our commitment is to restoration, not relocation, as we help our neighbors discover a sense of belonging, purpose, and a healthy community. Our aim is to help our neighbors walk with Jesus and take the next steps toward living in healthy community.

Our culture is welcoming, intentional, hopeful, and adaptable. We innovate with courage, serve with humility, and hold firm to the belief that every guest, volunteer, donor, staff member, and partner who walks through our doors is made in the image of God. Our staff is diverse, comprising individuals from various backgrounds and experiences. Grounded in the Gospel, we are committed to loving our neighbors with compassion, accountability, and a dedication to lasting change.

Job Summary: Our homeless friends (Guests) are survivors who have experienced vast amounts of trauma. We use resources, services, and relationships to create opportunities for Gospel-centered conversations. We are careful in our interactions to demonstrate to our Guests and volunteers how to live out the truths of the Gospel and let the love of Christ control our actions. The Kitchen Assistant I contributes to daily kitchen operations by leading the upstairs catering kitchen, managing daily prep, and leading meal service under the leadership of the Food Service Manager. This position generally works Tuesday through Saturday, unless otherwise needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and run the upstairs catering kitchen and daily food prep
• Lead the meal service from the catering kitchen and manage and train volunteers
• Ensure proper setup and cleanup of the kitchen
• Maintain proper organization of all food storage areas, assuring safety and sanitation requirements are met and ensuring all food deliveries are properly received and stored
• Ensure all food resource entrances and exits are secure
• In collaboration with the Food Service Manager, help manage and effectively execute meal service during Inclement Weather Service events
• Assist with other tasks as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education, required
• Minimum 2 years' commercial or professional kitchen experience, required
• Previous experience working in a faith-based organization, preferred
• Valid Food Manager Certification (or acquire within 30 days of start)
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report, required
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use a pallet jack
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• A humble and approachable attitude, professional maturity, and integrity as a trusted team member
• Take personal initiative, being flexible in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Be a problem-solver and effective at working across departmental lines
• Treat donors, ministry partners, Guests, staff, and vendors with care and respect at all times

Additional Requirements:

• Uphold a close and growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Our Benefits: We offer an excellent Total Rewards benefit package that includes over 3 weeks' Paid Time Off plus holidays to start, as well as a Health Reimbursement of up to $800/month, Parental Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with matching, and more.