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Job Description
About Us:
- If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men women and children in your community we may have a job for you.
- Since 1972 Metropolitan Ministries has been providing lifechanging solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
- We are a grassroots donor and volunteerfueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries we serve families in Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Polk and Hernando counties with compassion practical help and a willingness to make a huge difference.
What we offer:
Salary: $19.00 $20.00
Group health vision and dental coverage at affordable rates along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
PTO is offered to fulltime and parttime employees.
11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
$15000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
Employee Assistance Program
Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and career development.
Discounted membership at the YMCA.
Job Functions:
This position is responsible for preparing and overseeing wellbalanced meals for all clients ensuring food quality sanitation and cost control. The Lead Cook will work independently and provide support to kitchen staff volunteers and clients while maintaining an efficient and organized kitchen environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare cook and serve wellbalanced meals with limited direction ensuring optimal food quality proper temperatures and exceptional presentation in line with organizational standards.
- Supervise train and mentor kitchen staff clients and volunteers providing guidance on meal prep and cooking techniques.
- Support the Kitchen Manager with staff coordination inventory management and maintaining kitchen organization to ensure efficient operations.
- Maintain kitchen sanitation and adhere to local health department food safety guidelines.
- Ensure the serving line is wellstocked during meal service managing timing and flow.
- Oversee and ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen including floors equipment hood vents coolers serving lines walls restrooms and food containers.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to meet personnel team and organizational goals as outlined in the KPI and annual plan.
- Support special events including the Holiday Center Bridge Builders Luncheon and other fundraising activities as directed.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in food service preparation.
- ServSafe certification or equivalent food handler certification required.
- Experience in preparing meals for schoolaged children is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fastpaced kitchen environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Skills Requirements:
This position requires the ability to work within a multidisciplinary framework; Must be willing to be crosstrained and utilized throughout the Inside the Box Catering. Must be able to communicate effectively in English orally as well as in writing. Must demonstrate a heart for the ministry of serving poor and homeless families. The position requires a degree of maturity sensitivity to issues of faith cross cultural and diversity issues and the social skill to handle jobrelated matters in a professional and diplomatic manner. Requires the ability to supervise interns or volunteers. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients staff and volunteers.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to tolerate outdoor temperatures consistent with Florida climate and endure prolonged standing/walking/bending/stooping and stretching. Must be able to relocate materials in a safe and proper manner. Must have adequate hearing and speaking ability as to take part in and provide sound oral communication and information. Must have the physical emotional and spiritual stamina to handle jobrelated issues and stress. Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more.
Other:
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Valid FL drivers license with a good driving record and insured vehicle in order to transport self and orders when necessary. Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule during strategic and holiday periods of the year including weeknights weekends and particularly Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Must pass applicable preemployment background screening procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color women LGBTQIA Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us ator via email at
Employment Type
Full-Time
