Cook - Helpings Cafe & Catering

Description

• Assists with the back-of-house training portion of the Homegrown student program.
• Communicates daily with kitchen staff to gain continuous feedback.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Articulately represents UMOM to the trainees, community, businesses, and social service organizations.
• Ensures food production at UMOM kitchens maintains food quality, accurate portion control, consistency of recipes, and timely delivery in accordance with established meal schedules/menus.
• Leads kitchen tasks of ingredient preparation, labeling and proper storage of food in containers, and countertop cleaning. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at all stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Maintains well-organized kitchens reflective of the safety standards established by UMOM and in accordance with all safety and sanitation standards per Maricopa County Health codes/the health department.
• Assists with inventory of all program supplies and works with Culinary Enterprise and Residential Dining Managers to manage all related expenses as needed.

Requirements

• This position is very active and requires standing, moving, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching all day. The duties of this job require regular exposure to kitchen conditions including heat, cold, humidity, wet, smoke, and loud noises.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in a fast-paced food service environment required
• Exhibits knowledge of proper food storage, rotation, and disposal in accordance with Food safety standards.
• Performs culinary skills and techniques including roasting, sautéing, sauce production, batch cooking, gourmet salads, and common side dishes.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player
• Willingness to embrace and actively support the unique culture and values of UMOM
• Ability to think on a broad, systems-level relative to the scope of the position
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to focus on the tasks and details relevant to the position and the organization, while also switching quickly between tasks
• Ability to develop strong relationships within a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values diverse opinions; enthusiasm for helping drive change as UMOM becomes a more data-driven organization.
• Operates with speed, efficiency and consistent mindfulness towards kitchen organization and sanitation in a fast-paced production-kitchen environment.
• Ability to cope with and embrace change, risk, and uncertainty
• Ability to exercise excellent independent judgment and take ownership of decisions
• Current Maricopa Food Handler's card or the ability to obtain one
• Experience with inventory process and procedures preferred
• Exhibits working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and experience in menu modification.
• Ability to comply with and pass all required background check and drug screening requirements, including but not limited to pre-employment and random drug screening as required/requested.
• Ability to clear the Central Registry Screening from the Department of Child Safety & Adult Protective Services.
• Ability to organize, meet deadlines, prioritize and delegate appropriately
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, basic applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook for email communication and documentation responsibilities

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance