Cook

Cook

THE SHEPHERDS TABLE INC

Silver Spring, MD Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Customer communication Food service health code compliance ServSafe High school diploma or GED Driver's License Meal preparation

Delegation Full Job Description Description:

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM

Meal Services

JOB TITLE

Cook

FLSA STATUS

Non Exempt

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full-Time

REPORTS TO

Lead Chef

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

Volunteers

REPORTING REQUIREMENT

Essential

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Chef is responsible for providing support to the kitchen, ensuring that hot, nutritious meals are prepared and served at Shepherd's Table 365 days a year. This position is responsible for working closely with the Operations Assistants and Security Officers to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all our meal guests and volunteers. In addition, the Chefs are responsible for assigning tasks to volunteers and maintaining a clean, organized, healthy food service area always. They must follow all food service regulations and County health code requirements.

PRIMARY JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Ensures that hot, nutritious meals are prepared for guests. Help support security personnel during mealtimes Performs post meal cleaning in kitchen, dining room, dish room, hallway and/or delivery van Ensures that the kitchen/equipment/food/van/staff/volunteers are fully in compliance with health regulations during his/her shift Ensures that food deliveries are stored and rotated for current and future use. Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, kitchen prep room and all food service equipment and Beyond the Table van Monitors and responds to Meal Program communications via the telephone and e-mail on a regular basis. Return calls and e-mails within 24-48 hours Assists in the packaging and transportation of meals to our outside distribution sites. Secures the building at the end of food service. Ensures no clients are in the kitchen or dining room after meal service is completed Greets, supervises, assigns duties, and supports volunteers throughout the meal prep, service and clean-up Encourages volunteers to engage in other service and giving opportunities at Shepherd's Table Performs all prep service and clean up duties in absence of volunteers With the Lead Chef and Kitchen Staff engages in the Community Food Rescue process in receiving and donating rescued food Receives, organizes and rotates donations Ensures that health regulations are met at all times Supports Shepherd's Table fundraising efforts through participation in events, kitchen tours, media interviews and other ways as needed

Requirements:

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years food service preparation experience

Preferred:

Bachelor Degree with a degree in Culinary Arts with 3 years experience in food services

Required License/Certification:

Valid Driver's License, SERV Safe certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of food and safe food handling skills Knowledge of people experiencing poverty and homelessness Ability to remain calm in stressful circumstances Ability to work with a diverse population Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Compassionate Detail orientated Reliable

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is in commercial dining room setting. This dining room may or may not include heating and air conditioning controls. This dining room may or may not have a window.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. This position may be active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.

UNIFORM/DRESS REQUIREMENTS

Standard company dress code