Lead Cook

Position Summary

Performs a variety of kitchen duties such as planning and ordering food for nutritional menus, food preparation, cooking, and serving meals for residents in shelter. Engages with shelter residents, volunteers, and community partners, and provides basic-skills training to employees (as needed).

Job Description

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook is required
• Some culinary education is preferred
• ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification is required
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Knowledge of industry’s best practices, proper sanitation procedures, and food safety guidelines
• Demonstrates ability to read and write English and ability to perform basic math computations
• Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations).

Role and Responsibilities

Effectively and accurately coordinates performs food service and cooking assignments with kitchen staff:

• Create monthly menu and prepare daily meals for up to 120 adults and children in shelter.
• Ensure that all food safety regulations and standards are being followed, and ensure all staff follow food safety guidelines through training, as necessary
• Coordinate with the Summit & Medina Regional Food Banks and other community partners to purchase supplemental food and supplies for the shelter..
• Pick up scheduled donations throughout the week to ensure the shelter has adequate food for three meals per day.
• Keep up-to-date inventory of food and expendable supplies (plates, cleaning supplies, silverware, cups, etc.) and place orders accordingly.

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen:

Complies with agency policies and procedures, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable for the position) – N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with diverse populations. Ability to model open communication, fair and equitable treatment, management of conflicts and work in team structure.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center (H&H) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. H&H prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, reasonable accommodations will be made (where appropriate) for religious practices or employees with disabilities. Employees who may require a reasonable accommodation should contact an agency Director or the CEO. This policy applies to all employment practices within H&H, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. H&H makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and program needs at the time.