Kitchen Cook

**Mission Statement** **We serve with care.** Assisting families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources. Ending homelessness one youth, one family, one individual at a time. **Benefits of working at HELP of Southern Nevada** 15 paid Holidays Birthday Holiday Paid sick and vacation time 403B 90% of the employee only premium is paid for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) **Shannon West Homeless Youth Center** **Kitchen Cook** **Hours:** Varies **Status:** Full-Time **Reports to:** SWHYC Director and Kitchen Manager **About the Department:** Shannon West Homeless Youth Center sets out each year to help as many youth as possible, ages 18 to 24, successfully overcome and remove barriers to Self Sufficiency. Shannon West Homeless Youth Center has a full-service commercial kitchen to meet the clients' nutritional needs, as well as provide on the job culinary career experience. **Job Summary:** Shannon West Homeless Youth Center has a full-service commercial grade kitchen to serve the residents and clients of the program. Through our access to this facility we are able to provide hands on training to those interested in the culinary field. - Prepare bulk recipes from scratch - Review prep recipes prior to preparation of food - Create and follow daily prep and to-do lists - Assure that all food procedures are followed and executed properly - Complete all assigned tasks & duties - Follow all sanitation guidelines - Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible - Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc. - Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc. - Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc. - Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc. - Ensure all food and other Kitchen Supplies are stored properly, labeled, restocked and rotated - Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines - Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, clients and volunteers - Assist in the cleaning of the Kitchen area. This includes but is not limited to washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, washing counters, walls, and Kitchen Bathroom upkeep - Assist in the monitoring and instruction of the Kitchen Area Cleaning or Resident Clients assigned to that task during their Chore period - Availability to work in during weekends, evenings, and holidays - All other job-related duties as assigned by management for needs of the organization **The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:** - Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen - Ability to stay patient and positive under pressure - Very good physical condition and endurance - **Leadership:** Cooks need to be able to instruct and supervise clients and volunteers in the kitchen - **Listening:** Cooks need to be able to hear and understand specific instructions from their Chefs - **Stamina:** Everyone in the kitchen works long hours on their feet over hot stoves and grills. - **Teamwork:** Cooks are part of a team, and in a stressful, fast-paced environment, being a team Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes **Physical Requirements:** - Occasionally required to sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop and climb - Must be able to push/pull up to 100lbs - Must be able to lift up to 75lbs - Must be able to stand for long periods of time - Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils - Frequently able to balance, twist, use hands and fingers and wrist motion - Required to have good hand/eye coordination and mental alertness - Ability to concentrate within numerous distractions **Required Qualifications:** - Active NV Food Handler Safety Card **AND** Southe…