Food Services/Cook Staff

Food Service/Cook StaffFood Service/Cook Staff must be dedicated to addressing and alleviating hunger and food insecurity in and around the community surrounding St. Barnabas Community Resource Center (SBCRC). Their primary role is to support initiatives that provide hunger relief, education, and resources to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. The person will operate the open choice pantry, prepare nutritious meals for SBCRC events and programs while operating the kitchen in accordance with local food safety standards. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Engage with the community, staff, partners and participants to build trust and a sense of welcomeAssist shoppers in the open-choice pantry Support or lead volunteer groups assigned to work with SBCRC food insecurity programs Submit incident reports for actual and potential threatsRoutine cleaning and disinfecting of the kitchen and food prep/services areas, to include but not be limited to the dining room, pantry, food storage rooms, standing/walk-in cooling units. Cleaning will include: Sweeping Mopping Dusting Frequently wiping down food surface areas and equipment Descaling steam tables and ware washer Cleaning the ovens, burners, deep fryers and other kitchen equipmentCook and serve food for SBCRC programs and eventsHandle Food in accordance with local food safety standards Practice good food hygiene at all times Monitor kitchen equipment and maintain accurate temperature logsPick-up, sort, package and store food in the pantry and connected food service areas in accordance with local food safety standards Drive the agency vehicle to pick-up food from partner agencies Track/Record data for food received and distributed Track/Record food inventory Complete monthly food services inspections and provide a report Complete Help Desk tickets for issues which require repair or maintenance