Kitchen Staff/Food Truck

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) serves people in Northeast Ohio and walks with them on their road to self-sufficiency.  LMM helps empower people to overcome barriers, obtain job skills, gain employment, locate safe and stable housing, access counseling and support services, stay out of prison, and secure second chances in community.  Our mission is to promote shalom (peace, well-being) and justice (right relationships) through a Christian ministry of service and advocacy with those who are oppressed, forgotten and hurting.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Staff Partner will work in various areas of kitchen from prepping of food, cleaning of kitchens and storage areas, inventory or dry and freezer goods, trash removal, order pickup from food bank and loading and unloading of delivery trucks, both for shelters and deliveries as assigned.

Some of the duties include:

• Assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries utilizing a pallet jack
• Assist with inventory of dry goods
• Prep assigned foods from Kitchen/Cafe Supervisor in timely and proper fashion
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas
• Assists with the monitoring of inventory utilizing the FIFO method
• Storing ingredients according to prescribed food safety regulations, alert supervisor to low levels or food nearing end of life
• Assist with cleanliness all work areas, this includes sweeping, mopping and sanitizing of areas
• Reporting all damage or faulty equipment to kitchen supervisor
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; culinary or hospitality industry training/experience, preferred.  Familiarity with commercial kitchen operation and equipment, thorough knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.  A valid Ohio Driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

LMM offers a number of benefits for part time staff including but not limited to dental, vision, generous paid time off, and a 403 (b) retirement savings plan.   LMM embraces cultural diversity and is Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a Drug-Free Workplace.                                                                

Join our team!  Go to https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/ to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.  The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 Applications accepted until position is filled.