Cook at Depaul Usa Inc – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TITLE: Cook
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Full Time, 30 Hours Per Week
RESPONSIBLE TO: Philadelphia Director
DIRECT REPORTS: None
LOCATION: St. Raymond’s House
SALARY: $18.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Mission
Depaul USA supports homeless and marginalized people, providing people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community. In cities across the nation, we meet people where they are to address their needs. Through a combination of homelessness services and housing, Depaul USA is innovating and bringing real solutions to those facing homelessness.

Depaul USA is a growing, national, not-for-profit organization that serves more than 7,000 people annually and has a combined operating and capital budget in excess of $11.6 million. Our Vincentian values underpin what we do:
•We celebrate the potential of people;
•We put our words into action;
•We aim to take a wider role in civil society; and
•We believe in rights and responsibilities.

Please visit www.depaulusa.org to learn more.

Depaul USA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need a reasonable accommodation in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

Program
St. Raymond’s House, located in the East Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, provides 27 units of permanent supportive housing to men and women with chronic medical conditions and a history of housing instability. Opened in 2015 by Depaul USA, the program offers residents a safe and stable living environment while working closely with staff to set and achieve personal goals that promote long-term housing stability. In addition to housing, St. Raymond’s House offers an on-site medical clinic, staffed weekly by students from Drexel University College of Medicine, ensuring residents have access to essential healthcare services.

Position Description
The Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering quality food to 55 program residents, taking into consideration dietary requirements and maintaining excellent food safety practices. The cook will adhere to quality assurance policies and procedure while improving the health of clients. The cook is responsible for purchasing food within budget, managing inventory, supervising volunteers, and reports to the Philadelphia Director.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
•Requires the use of a personal vehicle for job-related duties, with a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license and adherence to Depaul USA’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
•Serves as a member of the staff, providing nutritional meals and support for clients.
•Collaborates with staff to plan, purchase, and prepare nutritious meals for both clients and staff, working independently and as part of a team.
•Ensures a safe and secure environment, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with Depaul USA’s quality assurance policies and government regulations.
•Responsible for food preparation, storage, and service.
•Produces consistently high-quality food using fresh ingredients, tailored to the specific dietary needs of the client group.
•Creates and distributes a weekly menu, ensuring it is published to both staff and residents.
•Works within budget specifications to order food from Philabundance and private providers.
•Maintains accurate records of orders, deliveries, and kitchen operations, and coordinates donation pick-up/drop-off with community partners.
•Establishes, maintains, and monitors inventory control procedures.
•Ensures adherence to all quality assurance policies and procedures throughout all tasks.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
•Ensures appropriate records and forms are kept up to date.
•Participates in monthly kitchen meetings.
•Shares pertinent information to other staff at the end of a shift.
•Shares responsibility for supporting volunteers.

General Responsibilities
•Stays informed of current local and national events, trends, and issues (wherever possible) that impact Depaul USA’s work with homeless individuals.
•Strives continuously to develop the role in collaboration with the supervisor to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken effectively and appropriately, meeting the strategic goals and objectives of Depaul USA.
•Participates in internal/external meetings as required and attends training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary. Participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal and helps in identifying your job-related development and training needs.
•Ensures adherence to all Depaul USA policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Code of Practice, and Confidentiality. Contributes to the effective implementation of Depaul USA’s Equal Opportunities Policy as it affects both the organization and its work with this client group.
•Undertakes the role professionally, always maintaining a high-quality work standard and always working in accordance with the Vision, Mission, and Values of Depaul USA.
•Undertakes any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.

Qualifications
The ideal Cook will have extensive experience in food service, with a focus on institutional cooking, catering, or kitchen operations. The Cook should be familiar with food safety standards and have a strong understanding of the dietary needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. The following qualifications are required:
•High school diploma or equivalent certification
•SafeServe Manager certification
•A minimum of three (3) years of food service experience in institutional cooking, catering, or food service operations
•Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory and order supplies within budget
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. In the course of performing the job, the person in this position typically spends time sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, driving, carrying (50lbs), lifting (50lbs), operating a computer keyboard, and making and receiving telephone calls. Subjected to outside environmental conditions.

Special Requirements
The employee may be required to use their personal vehicle for job-related duties. A valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license is required, and the employee must comply with Depaul USA’s Motor Vehicle Policy during employment.

Work Schedule:
•Primarily in-person from the St. Raymond’s House program site in Philadelphia, PA
•Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
•Schedule may be altered to meet program needs.

Benefits:
•Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for the employee and eligible dependents
•Company provided Basic Life/AD&D & Short/Long Term disability policies.
•401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
•Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
•10 Observed holidays

Background Checks:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed as part of the hiring process. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status or applicants’ employment status.

Declaration:
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's duties, responsibilities, and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Depaul USA and management reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other tasks as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Depaul USA is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Thank you for considering Depaul USA! To apply, please submit your resume.

Deadline: Until Filled

To apply for this position, please visit: https://jobs.appone.com/DepaulUSA