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CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SE • Full-time • Ft. Collins, Colorado • 2m ago

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CC - Samaritan House Fort Collins - Ft. Collins, CO

Full-Time/Part-Time

High School

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Kitchen Hospitality Coordinator-Cook-Fort Collins

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927.  We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.  Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Kitchen Hospitality Coordinator at Catholic Charities:

Directs and develops the duties of volunteers that help in the kitchen.
Ensures volunteers perform proper kitchen techniques with an emphasis on teaching basic food preparation in a commercial food production environment.
Plans and completes all aspects of food preparation for meals during specified shifts on time
Executes and maintains an efficient, economical and nutritious food service program.
Receives and supervises the usage of food donations and organizes food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations.
Assists with food production and presentation for each day’s needs including special events.
Monitors that quality is maintained in the production of the daily meals.
Always maintains kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
Maintains statistical data on meals served and inventory requirements
Manages cost of needed raw materials when needed
Monitors food quantity, portion control, and food waste
Maintains appropriate levels of required inventory.

Qualifications

Institutional or restaurant experience as well as some culinary teaching skills. A good working knowledge of all food preparation and production standards including sanitation safety standards.
Good working knowledge of all commercial-grade kitchen equipment.
The ability to be able to function independently and maintain self-sufficiency with minimal supervision.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $18.00-$20.00/hr.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their careers.  Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits:In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work-life balance.
15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay).
403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following the start date.
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers.  We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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