Day Shelter Cook Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Face to Face Health and Counseling is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic and health equityforyouth ages 1124. We do this work through a comprehensive approach that includeshousing mental health medical youth justice education & employment and community services.We take a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to our work and center the needs of young peopleimpactedby racism and other forms of oppression and marginalization.Founded in 1972 Face to Face serves more than 3000 youth annually.

The Day Shelter Cookposition is responsible for providingtwo meals a day forapproximately100 youthin theday shelterspaceto support youth to overcome homelessness.

This position is20hoursa week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and execute all food service operations at SafeZone preparing/serving hot meals dailyand providing meals to go.
• Manage kitchen inventory and create supply lists weekly for meals snack bags and food safety/serving/handling needs.
• Procureand pick upfood and supplies from partner agenciesworking food rescue items into meals.
• Plan prepare and serve mealsin accordance withMNDepartmentof Health Guidelines (will provide training for thisif aserve safecertificate is not alreadyacquired).
• Maintain clean organized and tidy kitchenspace following recommended daily cleaning tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service whileserving meals.
• Engageyouth at the center in a meaningful and respectful manner whileassistingthem.
• Respond to crises and de-escalate situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Collect and recordappropriate datacompletepaperworkand stay current with monthlytrainings.
• Refer youth to agencies for supportive services casemanagementand mental healthsupport.
• Lead and work with volunteers on various kitchen tasks and during events.
• Attend all staff meetingstrainings and events.
• Provides all services guided by theevidence-based principles for helping youth overcomehomelessness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree or equivalentrequired.
• Experience working in an industrial kitchenor in the food service industry.
• Minimum of 2yearswork experience working with homeless orat-riskyouthpreferred.
• Ability to work independently exercising good judgment in involving others when necessary.
• Experience with a positive youth development and harm reduction approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High reliability and integrity.
• Positive attitude and willingness to do what it takes to meet youth needs.
• Good crisis management skills and the ability to navigate stressful situations well.
• Knowledge of homelessness anditsimpactonyouth.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic economicracialand cultural backgrounds.
• Reliable form of transportation for delivery and pickup of SafeZone supplies.
• A valid drivers license and current automobile insurance arerequired.

Dontmeet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Face toFacewe are dedicated to building a diverseinclusiveand authentic workplace so ifyoureexcited about thisrolebut yourexperiencedoesntalign perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

LOCATION:

Essential Onsite This role requires the employee to be onsite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform the duties outlined in the job description.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities typical of an office environment.
• Able to be flexible work under stress and to respond to emergencies/crisis
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk forlong periodsof time
• Must be able to travel in all weather conditions in MN

Appropriateaccommodationsfor physical demands will be made for individuals with disabilities.

PAY &BENEFITS:

This is an hourly position at $23.00-$23.50an hour based on qualifications.

Face to Face offerspart-time employeesbenefitswhich include short-term disability long-term disability life insurance 403b account(3% employer match) generous PTOand11paid holidays.

This position is part of a unionized bargaining group represented by SEIU Healthcare MN & IA. As part of a unionized environment employees in this role may be required to join the union or pay union dues.

Face to Face is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse groups includingpersons of color people with disabilities and the LGBTQ communityare encouraged to apply.Former clients are also encouraged to apply.