Cook - Pay Range ($17.00 - $20.00/Hourly)

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MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Airforce) House provides transitional housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Our team helps these heroes rebuild their lives by providing support for personal, individualized resources, and advocacy.

We are looking for a Head Cook to oversee our kitchen responsibilities. The position is scheduled for Monday - Friday 6 : 00am - 3 : 00pm.

Hourly rate $17.00 - $20.00 depending on experience

JOB SUMMARY : Performs a variety of food preparation tasks, including preparing and serving breakfast and lunch, and preparing dinner for up to 76 residents five nights / week.

Plans and manages the kitchen in the procurement, production, and preparation of all food for residents in a sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standards and regulations.

JOB DUTIES :

• Inventories , orders, and restocks food and kitchen supply items, while adhering to budget requirements.
• Responsible for insuring that MANA House residents have nutritious, healthy meals, in compliance with VA and standard national guidelines on nutrition.
• Interfaces with kitchen inspectors Veterans Administration, Maricopa County, and City of Phoenix by inspecting food preparation areas such as equipment and work surfaces and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Insures that food services policies are in compliance with requirements of inspecting agencies.
• Maintains accurate kitchen logs for inspections.
• Creates weekly menus.
• Provides oversight, and guidance to volunteers, donors and supporters for food donations, kitchen equipment, and kitchen supply items.
• Participates in menu and food preparation for special events as requested by the MANA House Sr. Program Manager, House Manager and CCCS management as requested.
• Provides kitchen back-up support for donor organizations preparing meals on an as needed basis.
• Maintains complete and accurate records on all food and kitchen supply purchases.
• Manages kitchen purchases within prescribed budget. Reports on actual expenditures to budget on a monthly basis.
• Participates in MANA staff meetings. Contributes to MANA strategic planning and activities coordination.

13.Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations.

• Promote ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to ensure the highest quality of services to our staff and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Education / Background : Minimum of a High School Diplomaor Equivalent. At least 2 years’ experience preparing and serving food in a high-volume kitchen, with at least one year in a large residential facility preferred.
• Job Knowledge : Ability to prepare nutritious meals based on USDA recommendations. Demonstrated knowledge of food and kitchen safety codes and procedures.

Experience working with the homeless, veterans, and / or disadvantaged populations is preferred. Knowledge and sensitivity to diverse populations, including gender, age, ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious preferences, sexual orientation, and socio-economic proficiency (MS Office) and superior organizational skills.

Ability to multi-task and function in a fast paced environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands : Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with moderate interruptions. Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps.

Primarily office work, travel within area on a frequent basis, travel to other areas of state as needed. Evening and weekend hours required as needed.

Must be able to visually and auditory assess and interact with clients to ensure their safety and wellbeing. May lift up to 30-35 lbs.

The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise.

• Other requirements :
• Valid AZ driver’s license with driving record acceptable to insurer’s standards, reliable transportation and ability to show proof of registration / insurance.
• You must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf of Catholic Charities.
• Level One Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance; must maintain clearance.
• Must have or complete within 90 days of hire, training in CPR and First Aid and remain current in the certification.
• Must have a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate and must maintain current.

Excellent Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Time, 13 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), (b) + match, EAP and Pension Plan

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