Cook - (TOC) - New Hope Community Center (64574) at HOLY CROSS SERVICES INC

Lansing, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Development, Food Preparation, Cooking, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Communication, Sanitation, Food Safety

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: New Hope Community Center - Lansing, MI 48912 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, as are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health insurance for our employees AND their family members. Position Overview: Assists in the development of menus and orders food as needed. Prepares, cooks, and serves food according to menus. Cleans work area, dishes, utensils, and equipment. Responsibilities: Assists in the development of menus and monitors food supply needs. Assists in determination of food quantities required for meals and maintains inventory. Prepares food/cooks soups, gravies, desserts, sauces and casseroles, meats, fish, vegetables, etc, using appropriate methods. Regularly tests and documents food temperatures to determine proper cooking time. Carves meat and serves food. Keeps kitchen area clean and sanitary; washes pots, pans, and utensils; cleans stoves, counter tops and cabinets, refrigerators and freezers. Ability to work in a team. Very good communication skills Performs other duties within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by supervisor. Benefits: Generous All-Purpose Leave (APL) Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Leave JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES! About Holy Cross Services Holy Cross Services (HCS) is a faith-based nonprofit grounded in Catholic and Judeo-Christian values. Since 1948, we have been committed to serving Michigan’s most vulnerable children, adults, and families with dignity, compassion, and excellence. Our mission is to bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy, and productive lives—regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs. We are proud to be a trauma-informed, inclusive, and values-driven organization, guided by our core principles of Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Care, and Connection and our commitment to Justice, Advocacy, Dignity, Excellence, and Service (JADES). Equal Opportunity HCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any factor protected by law. Faith-Based Commitment As a Catholic/Judeo-Christian organization, our mission is deeply rooted in faith. However, we serve and employ people of all backgrounds and beliefs. While we don’t require staff to be Catholic, we do ask that all employees respect and support our mission, values, and faith-based foundation in their professional roles. Religious participation is never a condition of service or employment. We welcome your application if you share our passion for service and meet the minimum job qualifications—even if you don’t meet every preferred. Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate for this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed. Qualifications HS/GED 2 years related experience. SERVSafe Certification preferred. Ability to appropriately interact with vulnerable population. Assist in Meal planning, cooking, and maintain inventory. Lifting of food containers up to 50lbs, standing, sitting, Meet State Good Moral Character guidelines. Valid and Current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

The Cook assists in menu development, prepares and cooks food, and maintains a clean kitchen environment. Responsibilities also include monitoring food supply needs and ensuring proper food temperatures.