Cook for the Westland Family Center Full Time $11.40 per hour

Company: Samaritas
Location: Westland
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Position Details We have a newly-vacant, full time Cook opportunity at our Family Center in Westland. Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides. APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! This is a FULL TIME ROLE that pays $11.40 per hour. As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Plus many more benefits For a Samaritas video preview please click on our video link: Click on the link for the latest edition of Samaritas "Our Hands" electronic magazine: _________________________________________________________________________________ Job Summary Prepare meals and coordinate kitchen and mealtime activities in accordance with Center guidelines. Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain current knowledge of and prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and established health, safety and portion control regulations and procedures.
• Assure meals are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Utilize and coordinate residents and/or volunteers in meal preparation, kitchen and dining room duties.
• Inventory management - monitor and maintain adequate inventory of food and supplies.
• Store food properly in a safe and sanitary fashion.
• Assure that adequate levels of supplies and food are maintained.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and food storage spaces.
• Monitor kitchen and dining room for safety issues and equipment needs; report hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Assist in food preparation for special events and parties. _________________________________________________________________________________ Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
  • High school diploma preferred.
  • Successful completion of ServSafe training and attainment of ServSafe certification within three month of employment is required to maintain this position. Experience
    • One year experience working in a commercial or institution kitchen. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
      • Basic knowledge of nutrition preferred.
      • Ability to relate with empathy to vulnerable adults and children.
      • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
      • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure.
      • Ability to read, write, and speak English language with proper use of punctuation, pronunciation and word order.
      • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff, residents and general public. _________________________________________________________________________________ At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple . A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock! We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us. For a Samaritas video preview please click on our video link:
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