Prep Cook Job Description
Job Description: Prep Cook (15 hrs/week)
Days/Hours: Mondays 8:30am-2pm, Tuesdays 8:30am-2pm, and Wednesdays or Fridays 8:30am-2pm
Pay Range: $15-18 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Job Summary
The prep cook will be responsible for assisting with meal preparation and meal service for the meals served by Luke 14:12 non-profit soup kitchen in Nashville on 1) Mondays, 2) Tuesdays and 3) Fridays or Wednesdays. This person will work closely with the Executive Director, Assistant Director and other kitchen and dining staff. Applicants should be able to follow instructions, follow standardized recipes, be diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. Individual must be comfortable with preparing meals and serving Nashville’s unhoused community.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Working effectively with a small kitchen team while complying with agency procedures and food safety policies.
Preparing ingredients following Luke 14:12 recipes.
Helping to prepare entrees using standardized recipes.
Preparing meal accompaniments such as, salads, bread, desserts, and beverages with clear instructions and standardized recipes
Following instructions created by supervisors.
Assisting Luke 14:12 staff in the kitchen during on-site meal service. Including:
Taking food in and out of the ovens
Preparing plates and cooking utensils and pans for dishwashing
Assisting the dishwasher, if needed
Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
Assist with kitchen and dining room clean-up at the end of meal preparation and meal service, including removing trash and clearing storage bins.
Qualifications:
Ability to follow recipes and guidelines
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives and can openers
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Other kitchen duties as determined by the Executive Director or Assistant Director
If you are interested in this position, please contact Amy Dodson-Watts, Amy@Luke1412.org.