Shelter Cook at MONTANA RESCUE MISSION – Billings, Montana

Position: Cook

Supervisor: Program Director

Employment Status: Full-Time Hourly/ Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main function of a Cook is to establish and maintain a nutritious and appealing diet for those we serve.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Work under the direction of the Program Director and/or Food Service Manager at all times to:

• Provide healthful and appealing food for all program participants
• Facilitate a clean work environment in the kitchen and serving areas
• Notify the Food Service Manager and/or Program Director of menu item needs and inventory management status
• Provide a physically and emotionally safe place for all staff, guests, and management.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and effective food program experience for every participant.
• Operate food program using established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, implement, clean up, and evaluate food service activities.
• Prepare and clean up meals, classrooms, playground, etc., where food is served
• Transition of children from one activity to another.
• Utilize the systems for measuring, tracking, and reporting program effectiveness against program goals and outcomes.
• Sweep, Mop, empty trash as needed and assigned.
• Be on duty and on-site during scheduled hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

ALL EMPLOYEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

? Support the mission, vision, and values of Montana Rescue Mission.

? Attend staff meetings and regular one-on-one meetings with one’s supervisor.

? Engage in open, honest communication, and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

? Be an active, constructive, and supportive team member.

? Direct questions and concerns to the appropriate staff members.

? Demonstrate superior service to all internal and external customers.

? Works well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

? Exemplify appropriate behavior, language, dress, and attitude at all times.

? Adhere to all policies, systems, and procedures of the organization, especially regarding confidentiality, risk management, and licensing issues.

? Participate in the required training appropriate to your position.

? Become knowledgeable about the policies, procedures, systems, and processes that impact your job and your status as an employee.

? Participate in developing and implementing goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

? Adapt to a changing and evolving workplace in terms of structure, processes, procedures, staffing, technology, etc.

? Take the initiative to seek out solutions to problems, meet challenges, resolve conflicts, improve workflow, simplify systems and procedures, and implement cost reductions.

? Prepare articles for newsletters and other mailings as needed and generally support all efforts in this area.

? Be a constructive representative of Montana Rescue Mission to those outside it.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• All aspects of job duties and responsibilities will be handled promptly, efficiently, and without complaint.
• Solutions and resolutions to problems and challenges will be aggressively pursued.
• Reports, data records, etc., will be accurate and up to date.
• Opportunities for growth and learning will be consistently sought out.
• Communications will be clear and timely.
• Project and task deadlines will be respected and met.

REQUIREMENT

Montana Rescue Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry that is dedicated to sharing the Gospel by being an exemplary provider of effective and efficient solutions for those we serve, from a distinctly Christian perspective. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Mission Statement. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the spiritual activities of Montana Rescue Mission, including leading/participating in prayer, devotions, bible studies, etc..
• Subscribe to the Montana Rescue Mission Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed;
• Adhere to the Montana Rescue Mission Employee Handbook.