Cook

1st Shift, Part-Time (6:30am- 1:30pm) Monday, Friday, Saturday

Job description:

 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  • Ensuring refrigerators are clean and out-of-date items discarded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:

  • 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