DescriptionAt the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate follower of Jesus and skilled cook who desires to make a meaningful impact in our community. The ideal candidate leads with a servant’s heart, inspires others, and can effectively rally teams of staff and volunteers to extend dignity and respect to individuals experiencing homelessness: one meal at a time.
As a Cook at the San Diego Rescue Mission, you will be a vital member of our Kitchen Team, playing a key role in caring for our students and guests. Core responsibilities include leading kitchen staff and volunteers, planning and preparing meals, overseeing daily kitchen operations (opening and closing), and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and handling standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for students, guests, and the broader community
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Open and close the kitchen facility, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and readiness
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Lead, train, and support kitchen staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment
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Manage inventory, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure appropriate ordering and storage of food and supplies
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Ensure full compliance with food-handling regulations, health codes, and safety standards
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Engage graciously with students, guests, and volunteers, actively supporting the mission to serve individuals experiencing homelessness
QualificationsRequirements
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Minimum of three years of professional cooking experience
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Current Food Handler’s Card and valid California Driver’s License
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Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen operations, including supervising staff and volunteers
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Strong passion for serving others and making a meaningful impact in the community
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Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
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Proficiency in a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines
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Solid understanding of food hygiene practices and health and safety regulations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) Is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian Ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medical condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
However, as a registered non- profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.
Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 942 U.S.C 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.
Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.
Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
E-Verify Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
