Line Cook

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

The Line Cook provides back up and support to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in preparing and serving two to three meals a day, 365-days a year, to the hungry and homeless and including meals for clients of the Center of Hope.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time.

• Prepare and serve meals
• Assist in the inventory of food and supplies to assure that the freezers and pantries are amply stocked
• Assist in unloading food and supplies from trucks.
• Help properly store purchased and donated foods in freezers and pantries.
• Clean kitchen equipment, tables, floors, and appliances as you go.
• Assist in the rotation of perishable foods in a "first-in-first-out" basis.
• Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in complying with all food service standards and regulations established by federal, state, county or local agencies.
• Perform other jobs or tasks that may be assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

• Complies with all applicable training requirements
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write, and understand English
• Serv Safe Certification or equivalent
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity among clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Possess strong work ethics
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Help unload food and supplies from the vehicle for transfer to freezers and pantries
• Lift at least 50-lbs
• Standing, lifting, bending, reaching, cleaning, sweeping, mopping for duration of shift
• Assist in…