Food Service Worker (Cook) - SOME, Inc.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide success paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $17.50 to $19.95 and may commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a Food Service Worker (Cook) to join the team most recently recognized for serving 900 meals everyday! The Cook is one of the most important positions at SOME, Inc. because serving meals is at the heart of our organization.

Position Description: The Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for breakfast, lunch, and meals designated for delivery to various programs. The role also involves maintaining smooth kitchen operations and managing food inventory to ensure that all meals are prepared efficiently and to high standards.

Required: HS Diploma or GED; 1-3 yrs. food service or restaurant experience.

Preferred: Culinary Arts Degree; 3 + yrs. institutional food service or restaurant experience; Driver's License

Required License/Certifications: Food Handler's License by the District of Columbia Department of Health

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm (40 hours per week) *essential employee*

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques
• Knowledge of food safety
• Customer service skills to interact with volunteers and coworkers
• Action-oriented
• Ability to read and understand menus and recipes
• Able to utilize kitchen equipment and tools
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities

Expected Contributions:

Kitchen Operations Management:

• Develop daily menu and plan breakfast and lunch with selections that are balanced and nutritious.
• Plan and prepare quality daily meals for breakfast and lunch
• Ensure meals are ready each day for delivery to programs
• Plan and organize meals for Central Kitchen to provide meals that meet nutrition requirements for children and the aging.
• Track and plan food budget
• Adjust menus based on donations
• Clean and maintain kitchen
• Receive donations and repurpose for meals
• Organize and maintain food inventory
• Label meals for serving and delivery

Organization:

• Clean and maintain kitchen.
• Organize and maintain food inventory.
• Label meals for serving and delivery.
• File invoices from deliveries.
• Record daily logs for food, refrigeration, temperature of foods, etc.

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your on-line application profile to be considered. No phone calls please.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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