PM Cook - 10:30AM- 7:00PM, Denver

divh2PM Cook/h2pApplications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled./ppCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish Community Engagement./ppOur employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded./ppCatholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants./ppPurpose Of Position:/ppA Cook at Catholic Charities:/pulliPrepares and/or directs others in all aspects of meal preparation./liliExecutes and maintains an efficient, economical and nutritious food service program for the shelter./liliReceives and supervises the food donations and makes arrangements for the storage of food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations./liliAssists with food production and presentation of daily menu items and special events./liliMonitors that only the highest standard of quality is maintained in the production of the daily meals./liliMonitors that all kitchen sanitation and safety regulations are observed at all times./liliMonitors costing of needed raw materials./liliMonitors portion control, waste and maintains appropriate levels of needed inventory./liliOversees and assists in training of volunteers/liliDrives Agency van to designated sites to pick up, load/unload and deliver food supplies./liliSupports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics./liliReflects Catholic Charities commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect./liliMaintains confidentiality of client and agency information./liliRegular and predictable attendance./liliUses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery./li/ulpOther Duties And Responsibilities:/pulliAssists the food service coordinator in negotiating competitive pricing of needed goods and services from established vendors./liliGood steward of Agency human, financial and capital resources/liliProvides support to the shelter staff as requested/liliParticipates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving./liliParticipates in staff trainings and programs as required./liliAny other tasks or duties as assigned./li/ulpRequirements:/ppQualifications:/pulliInstitutional and restaurant experience as well as a good working knowledge of commercial food preparation and production standards including sanitation safety standards./liliGood working knowledge of all commercial grade kitchen equipment./liliThe ability to be able to function independently and maintain self-sufficiency with minimal supervision./liliExpress excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and willingness to shift priorities as needed./liliKnowledge of the service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population./liliAbility to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base./li/ulpEducation and/or Experience:/ppHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience./ppCompensation Benefits:/ppstrongSalary:/strong $22.00. Full-time shift, 40 hours per week./ppstrongTraining:/strong We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more./ppstrongBenefits:/strong In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:/pulliExtensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance./lili15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included.)/liliSabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave./liliSign on bonus of $500 after 30 days of successful employment in the Kitchen./liliRetention bonus $500 every 6 months for all Kitchen employees in good standing./lili403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% match up to 2% of annual compensation./liliChoice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employees and 75% of dependents premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date./liliMay be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits./li/ulp**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match./ppAre You Ready To Join Our Team?/ppIf you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!/ppWe conduct background checks as part of our hiring process. Drug-Free Workplace/ppCatholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training./ppEEO/AA/p/div