Cook Position - 1st Shift

Cook

Blessing House is a children's crisis care facility in Lorain County that cares for children birth through age 12 when their families are experiencing a crisis. We are a residential facility open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We are now taking applications for a Cook Position.

Meals and snacks are prepared using a fixed three-week rotating menu prepared according to the guidelines provided by state licensing authorities. Meals are prepared onsite in the Blessing House kitchen for 10-20 children and adults.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks at designated times. Clearing away, tidying and cleaning the kitchen and dining room including removal and disposal of garbage.
• Adapting meals to accommodate special needs (allergies, dietary restrictions)
• Reviewing menus and making meal adjustments as needed
• Coordinating food and household supply inventories with Shelter Manager
• Managing food inventory efficiently including perishable items and sell-by dates for non-perishables including management of donations
• Keeping dining chairs and tables, appliances, kitchen pots, pans and work surfaces clean and in good condition/working order at all times
• Ensuring refrigerators are clean and out-of-date items discarded

Education/Experience:

• Two years' experience cooking food for and serving large groups of people is desirable.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass a background check and not be listed on the national sex offender database.
• Must pass First Aid and CPR certification courses every 2 years (Courses provided by Blessing House.)
• Must complete any training or courses required to maintain employment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must demonstrate knowledge of recipe implementation, general nutrition, large quantity food preparation and food handling safety
• Must be able to adapt recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions, including but not limited to food allergies and religious restrictions.
• Must demonstrate ability to use basic food preparation methods using standard kitchen equipment
• Must be able to maintain all equipment used in cooking, food preparation, food storage and cleaning/sanitation in a safe and efficient manner

Personal skills:

• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have good attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions in a logical, responsible, and compassionate manner.
• Must have knowledge of basic mathematics and measurements necessary for food preparation

Physical requirements – Must be able to:

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Operate standard kitchen and housekeeping equipment in a safe manner
• Speak and hear to be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently move supplies weighing up to 50 pounds

Job Type:

• Part-time (15-17 hours a week)
• Shift times available: Monday 6:30AM to 1:30PM, Friday 6:30AM to 1:30PM, and Saturday 6:30AM to 1:30PM plus other days/shifts available as PRN

Benefits:

• Paid time off policy

Per state licensing, you must pass:

• Screening, Fingerprinting, and Background Check
• Be 21 years of age or older
• References and a physical are required for employment.

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

To apply please email info@blessinghouse.org with COOK POSITION in the subject line, or call 440-240-1851