Cook - Full-time

JOB SUMMARY The Cook's purpose is to assist the Food Services Supervisor in food preparation, inventory of food donations, manage kitchen helpers and volunteers, and maintain proper hygiene of kitchen, dining room and food storage areas according to state regulations.  The kitchen needs to demonstrate God's love in practical, tangible ways to the men staying here and to guests who come for meals.  The cook is the point person to facilitate well-balanced, nutritious meals that are well presented and good tasting.     RESPONSIBILITIES Work in a spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance with all other staff membersPrepare well balanced, nutritional meals to be enjoyed by people of all ages for all Mission mealsPlan menus and order food and suppliesValue all donated product according to guidelines and report that to the Director of HR & Community Outreach OperationsSupervise and direct kitchen work therapy participantsEnsure that the Food Service department abides by all health and food regulationsProperly inventory, store and rotate food stocks and related food service itemsEnsure security of dining room guests, all food service areas, food stock and equipmentNotify the Food Services Supervisor of needed suppliesImmediately report any equipment or facility problems to Food Services SupervisorEnsure that all people are treated with courtesy and respectOn an as needed basis, drive ministry vehicle to pick up donated food itemsParticipate in the spiritual growth and Christian instruction of those whom Hope Ministries serves.  This can include (but is not restricted to) personal mentoring, the sharing of Scripture and Biblical encouragement, and praying with program participants.  This may be in a structured setting (i.e., a classroom or chapel), or unstructured, with individual clients as the need arises.Perform all other duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor and Director of HR & Community Outreach OperationsQUALIFICATIONS Needs to have knowledge of institutional cooking for groups of 100 or more and the ability to do the necessary functions. The Des Moines Register. Keywords: Cook, Location: Des Moines, IA - 50314