Meal Service Cook

## Description

## Join Our Morning Brigade: Meal Service Cook (Breakfast & Lunch Prep)

Are you the kind of kitchen hero who can turn a busy morning into a warm, reliable meal line—fast, safe, and delicious? If you love cooking for the long haul (and keeping the kitchen running like a well-oiled machine), we want you on our team!

At **Bethany House Services**, our Meal Service Cook helps power meal service for families in our Emergency Shelter Program—serving **breakfast daily** and supporting **high-volume lunch production for 250+ guests**. If you thrive under pressure, take food safety seriously, and enjoy feeding people with care, this could be your role.

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### What You’ll Do

**🥓 Breakfast Service Operations**

• Arrive at **6:30am** to kick off prep and setup
• Cook hot breakfast favorites: **eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, oatmeal**
• Set up the line with proper heating equipment and utensils
• Keep food hot, fresh, and consistent during service (**7:00am–8:30am**)
• Restock during service and clean/break down afterward

**🥗 Lunch Preparation Support**

• Assist the Kitchen Manager with lunch prep for **250+ guests**
• Prep vegetables, proteins, starches (according to recipes & portion guidelines)
• Support batch cooking and high-volume production
• Help prep cold items: salads and sandwich components
• Help set up lunch service equipment and coordinate timing for a smooth handoff

**🧼 Kitchen Maintenance & Food Safety**

• Open the kitchen and complete daily safety checks
• Start and monitor equipment (ovens, grills, steamers, prep tools)
• Ensure proper storage temperatures overnight + document readings
• Maintain clean, organized stations and wash dishes/equipment as needed
• Follow **HACCP** and food safety protocols—labeling, rotation (**FIFO**), temperature logs, and hygiene

**📦 Inventory & Team Communication**

• Check inventory at the start of your shift; report low stock
• Rotate supplies using FIFO and track usage/waste of high-cost items
• Communicate prep status and issues clearly
• Provide shift handoff info to afternoon staff
• Support dietary needs and coordinate with serving staff
• Assist with training morning procedures for new kitchen team members

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### Who You Are

• You have **1 year of related kitchen experience** (or equivalent experience/knowledge)
• You understand (or are excited to learn) food safety and sanitation standards
• You work quickly, stay organized, and keep your cool when it gets busy
• You’re a team player who communicates clearly and consistently
• You show up reliably—because meals don’t prep themselves!

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### Requirements You’ll Need

• **Valid driver’s license** and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements
• Successful completion of **criminal background check** and **drug testing**
• Ability to handle physical demands of a kitchen environment (standing, lifting up to 40 lbs occasionally, repetitive movements, working near heat and cleaning agents)

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### Ready to Step Into the Spotlight (and the skillet)?
If you’re ready to start early, cook big, and keep meal service moving smoothly—apply today and help turn mornings into something people can count on.
**Bethany House Services** is looking for a cook who brings skill, safety, and heart to the line.