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Cook - The Doe Fund 22424 job_listing-template-default,single,single-job_listing,postid-22424,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,qode-child-theme-ver-1.0.0,qode-theme-ver-9.4.2,bridge-child,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-4.12,vc_responsive **Cook**

**L****ets Connect**

Join The Doe Fund on our mission **to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing and work opportunities** to the under-served populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS. Our flagship transitional work program Ready, Willing & Able integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individuals return to mainstream society.

The Cook is responsible for providing the shift supervisor with support in the kitchen both with junior staff and with the culinary trainees participating in the culinary training program.

**Food Services Department Responsibilities:**

Cooking

* Preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with established standards, serves menu item attractively and at the proper temperature.

* Following recipes

* Produces food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and catered events, when needed.

* Assist in preparing food required for the next days menu.

* Assist in any additional service required by special events and parties.

* Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments.

Prepping

* Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines.

* Covers, dates, stores food properly and cleans and maintains the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner.

* Ensuring compliance with guidelines and food safety.

* Follow and complete all items required as listed on shiftly prep-sheet.

* Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break-down of any machinery and equipment.

* Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality.

* Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required.

* Meet with manager upon arrival to discuss shift set-up, and check out with manager before leaving to ensure duties are completed.

**Qualifications:**

* 2 years cooking experience in a restaurant preferred

* Excellent culinary skills, some catering experience preferred

* Basic reading, writing and math skills necessary, High School Equivalency preferred

* 2 years experience with high volume production & large batch cooking

* Ability to oversee trainees of the culinary program through the on-the-job component of the culinary program

* Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner

* Excellent verbal skills

* Excellent multi-tasking skills

* Computer savvy

* Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments.

* Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the workplace

* Flexibility in schedule with the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and evenings

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Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

All job offers are contingent upon the job applicant submitting proof that they are vaccinated by their start date or have approved medical or religious exemption as an accommodation.