Chef at Cherry Street Mission Ministries

Job Description

Job Title:

Chef

Rev. Date:

08/22/24

Department:

Food Service Ministry

SOC Code:

Location:

Life Revitalization Center

FLSA:

Hourly non-exempt

Reports to:

Operations Manager

EEO Code:

Service Workers

Responsibility:

“Chef” – this role is responsible for the preparations of menus and offering high levels of hospitality to all we serve.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and execute menus through large quantities of food, on a daily basis. The major objective of this position is to prepare a flavorful and nutritional meal for all who are served.

Equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Essential Functions:

• Food preparation
• Ensure quantity and quality of food production and service daily
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of food and supplies daily
• Oversee volunteers and guests in the preparation of food in large quantities daily
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and all kitchen equipment daily
• Follow ServSafe standards and company policies daily
• Follow all procedures and safe work practices in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Prepare food by adhering to nutrition and presentation standards, and preparation procedures daily
• Set up and tear down of food service line daily
• Lead and participate with volunteers in the correct and consistent portioning and serving of menu items daily
• Ensure guests, volunteers and staff are being served with superior hospitality daily
• Prepare meals according to the menus provided by the Head Chef
• Guarantee safe delivery of monetary donations daily
• Complete daily check lists
• Provide orientation, training, coaching, and addressing needs of both volunteers and guests daily
• Prepare meals for CSMM residential houses in accordance with the Residential Meals procedure
• Assist with catering prep and set-up both on and off site under the advisement of the Head Chef
• Participate in the process of stocking and organizing kitchen food and supplies daily
• Lead and participate with guest service volunteers in day to day kitchen duties to include: dish room duties (accepting, washing, and putting away of dishes), trash removal, cleaning and sanitation, and floor cleanliness
• Aid in the evaluation of perishable and non perishable food donations under the guidance of the Head Chef
• Maintain good relationships with all coworkers, CSMM guests, donors, contractors, vendors, and volunteers
• Other duties as assigned

*Essential Functions may be revised upon management discretion

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years of experience in food service preferred but, not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing food items
• Ability to plan and organize food preparation and serving operations
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Works as an effective team member
• Be proficient in basic computer knowledge, spreadsheet, word

Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements

•  ServSafe Certification

*As a condition of employment, each team member is required to agree to the Cherry Street Mission Ministries Statement of Faith & our CORE values.

At Cherry Street, we believe that we represent five (5) core values all the time (remember the name Cris G.; it’s the first letter of each core value).

1. Christ focused -> Christ is in the center of me. I look at people and situations through the lens of Christ and then behave accordingly.
2. Relational -> Our work is delighting in the eye-to-eye moments with people and relentlessly pursuing health with them
3. Innovative -> Willing to try new things.
4. Solution oriented -> The answer is “yes”
5. Gritty -> Like the process of refining Gold, the process of redemption gets messy and difficult before it becomes beautiful and rewarding. We find God in people’s lives, including our own, when we’re willing to walk through the difficult times, even when it takes a long time, in order to see the beauty on the other side.

Work Environment:

Exposure to (“F” Frequent; “O” Occasional; “R” Rare; “N” Never) :

O

Fumes

F

Humidity

R

Electrical Hazards

O

Dust

F

Mechanical Hazards

F

Burn Hazards

F

Loud Noise

F

Biological Hazards

F

Sharp objects

F

Vibration

F

Chemical Hazards

F

Fall Hazards

F

Confined Spaces

R

Height Hazards

F

Overhead Hazards

Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Closed toed shoes
• Disposable gloves
• Hair covering (net or cap)
• Beard net if applicable

Physical Demands (“F” Frequent; “O” Occasional; “R” Rare; “N” Never)

F

Stand

F

Handle/Feel (using fingers)

F

Grasp

F

Walk

O

Crouch/Kneel/Stoop/Crawl

R

Climb

R

Sit

F

Talk

F

Balance

F

See/Detect

F

Hear/Listen

F

Bend

F

Push/Pull

F

Apply repetitive motion

F

Reach

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Very heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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