Food Services/Cook Staff

Food Service/Cook Staff must be dedicated to addressing and alleviating hunger and food insecurity in and around the community surrounding St. Barnabas Community Resource Center (SBCRC). Their primary role is to support initiatives that provide hunger relief, education, and resources to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.  The person will operate the open choice pantry, prepare nutritious meals for SBCRC events and programs while operating the kitchen in accordance with local food safety standards.

 Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with the community, staff, partners and participants to build trust and a sense of welcome
  • Assist shoppers in the open-choice pantry
  • Support or lead volunteer groups assigned to work with SBCRC food insecurity programs
  • Submit incident reports for actual and potential threats 
• Routine cleaning and disinfecting of the kitchen and food prep/services areas, to include but not be limited to the dining room, pantry, food storage rooms, standing/walk-in cooling units. Cleaning will include:
  • Sweeping
  • Mopping
  • Dusting 
  • Frequently wiping down food surface areas and equipment
  • Descaling steam tables and ware washer
  • Cleaning the ovens, burners, deep fryers and other kitchen equipment
• Cook and serve food for SBCRC programs and events
  • Handle Food in accordance with local food safety standards
  • Practice good food hygiene at all times
  • Monitor kitchen equipment and maintain accurate temperature logs
• Pick-up, sort, package and store food in the pantry and connected food service areas in accordance with local food safety standards 
• Drive the agency vehicle to pick-up food from partner agencies
• Track/Record data for food received and distributed
• Track/Record food inventory
• Complete monthly food services inspections and provide a report
• Complete Help Desk tickets for issues which require repair or maintenance 

 Education and Experience

• High school Diploma or GED required
• At least two (2) years of experience working in food service or a related field.
• ServSafe Managers Certificate required
• Customer Services experience
• Computer skills (including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, Adobe products and CRM/database 
• Valid PA Drivers License required

 Skills and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of safe food handling 
• Ability to apply best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities. 
• Ability to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to lift, bend, reach, walk as part of the active work environment 

 The Food Services position is part-time (20-24 hours per week.)  Scheduling flexibility is required  for this role due to program needs. This position requires the ability to work some early evening and weekend hours. 
Monday 10am-2pm.

Tuesday 9am-1pm.

Wednesday 9am-1pm.

Thursday 8am-4pm*/ 11am-7pm*

Friday 10am-2pm.

*Thursday schedule will rotate depending on rather it's a Cook-off day or Community Dinner.

ECS provides a motivating work environment and encourages individual professional development. We provide  training opportunities; Employee Assistance Plan (EAP); 401(k) retirement plan; PTO allowance; cellphone/transportation subsidies, home purchase grants; and tuition reimbursement..

Please review the attached job description for full details for the Food Service Staff role.