Line Cook - Homeless Services

MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY: The Line Cook provides back up and support to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in preparing and serving two to three meals a day, 365-days a year, to the hungry and homeless and including meals for clients of the Center of Hope.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts managements rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

Prepare and serve meals

Assist in the inventory of food and supplies to assure that the freezers and pantries are amply stocked

Assist in unloading food and supplies from trucks

Help properly store purchased and donated foods in freezers and pantries

Clean kitchen equipment, tables, floors, and appliances as you go

Assist in the rotation of perishable foods in a "first-in-first-out" basis

Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in complying with all food service standards and regulations established by federal, state, county or local agencies

Perform other jobs or tasks that may be assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complies with all applicable training requirements

Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures

Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs

Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team

Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

Employee Benefits:

95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co pay plan)

10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance

120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment

13 Paid Holidays to include Employees birthday and Date of Hire

We also have various retention and referral bonuses

2 weeks paid training to include DEI initiatives

Flexible schedules in most positions

3% Employer match after 6 months

We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

Able to speak, write, and understand English

ServSafe Certification or equivalent

Possess basic computer skills

Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity among clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups

Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task

Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results

Excellent communication and listening skills

Possess strong work ethics

Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.

Valid Florida drivers license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business

Must have reliable transportation

Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process

Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion

Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally

A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance

Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

Help unload food and supplies from the vehicle for transfer to freezers and pantries

Lift at least 50-lbs

Standing, lifting, bending, reaching, cleaning, sweeping, mopping for duration of shift

Assist in calculation of donated items

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

This position requires a high school diploma or GED

Some Culinary Arts training in basic food service, safety, use of kitchen equipment, dish room standards, proper handling of raw products, cooking to proper temperatures, and storage

Must also have one to two years of experience in restaurant or catering services

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE: This job description does not constitute an employment contract, written, implied or otherwise, other than an at will and/or grant funded position. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (St. Vincent de Paul CARES) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirement of the job change. Changes can be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. St. Vincent de Paul CARES explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provision of this job description at any time and without notice. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential function does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.