Culinary Specialist

Job Outcome :

To maintain a team atmosphere in order that the food service of City Union Mission truly "ministers" to shelter guests, volunteers, and staff and where we provide nutritious attractive meals to shelter guests, staff and volunteers in adequate quantities.

Need to be available both morning and afternoon shifts (6am-2pm and 10:30am-6:30pm).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchens at all times.
• Follow posted weekly Kitchen Menus as listed. Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu.
• Help prepare sack lunches on a daily basis.
• Exercise food safety by using food service gloves and by discarding all suspected contaminated, spoiled or very old foods that may cause any doubt that it should be served,
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff, kitchen helpers, warehouse staff, and shelter staff.
• Host volunteers.
• Supervise cleanup by shelter guests and/or volunteers.
• When problems arise from shelter guests, consult with Food Service Administrator verbally and with written documentation.
• May be asked to work a holiday if deemed necessary by Food Service Administrator.
• Track meal counts and record food donations.
• Ability to Open and/or Close kitchens as scheduling demands dictate so service interruptions are avoided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Auto req ID 484398BR

Minimum Education Required High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities City Union Mission Requirements :

• Be a born-again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities arise during the workday. (1 Peter 2:21, 3:15)

• Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless, and the urban poor of Kansas City, with a compassionate heart.

• Agree to City Union Mission's Statement of Ministry:

• Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed by personal testimony and conduct.

• Be a member in good standing of a recognized protestant, evangelical church for one year or more.

• Have a genuine concern for the ministry of City Union Mission.

• Have a minimum of one year of sobriety from alcohol and illegal substances and six months from tobacco.

• Agree to abstain from alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, and tobacco while employed by City Union Mission.

• Have a lifestyle that is free of sexual sin as clearly defined in the Bible.

City* Kansas City

State* Missouri

Job_Category Health Safety and Community Services

Job Code Culinary_Hospitality Hospitality_Culinary

Affiliate Sponsor City Union Mission