RATE:  $16.75

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To prepare and cook meals for

residents and guests of the Rescue Mission.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires knowledge of kitchen equipment. Requires working in and around hot and cold environments and handling of sharp objects.

COOKING

• Cook and prepare required meals for your shift.
• Share ideas with the Food Service Supervisor concerning menu planning.
• Abide by guidelines set forth by the Health Department.

CLEANING

• Keep the kitchen and surrounding food service areas clean and well organized.
• Ensure completion of the cleaning of the kitchen and the food service equipment according to the chore guidelines set by the Supervisor.
• Cleaning stainless steel
• Wipe down stainless steel with wet towel and then go over with dry towel.
• Use cleaner in water as Supervisor directs.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Carry out all food service rules and regulations.
• Work within the supervision and direction of the Food Service Supervisor.
• Represent RRM in a Christlike manner to all visitors and donors.
• Perform any other duties specified for you by the Food Service Supervisor.

 
PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Lifting - ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending and reaching.
• Ability to exercise caution and good judgment when working with sharp objects and around hot equipment and food.
• Must adhere to Food Service dress code.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
• Provide spiritual encouragement to donors, volunteers, staff, guests and residents.
• Invest in the Spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, volunteers, and donors.
• Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
• Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purposes of the Mission.
• Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19.
• Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
• Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings.
• Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
• Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirement High School or GED.
• Must have a food sanitation certificate.
• Must work required hours.
• Must adhere to policies of Rockford Rescue Mission.
• Must engage in safe and healthy work practices, both on the premises and off-site facilities. 
• Must take an active part ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all of our staff, volunteers, and Mission guests.