Food Service and Catering Specialist
Company: Portland Rescue Mission
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
OVERVIEW -Portland Rescue Mission is seeking a Food Service and
Catering -Specialist. This gifted servant will serve to develop men
in vocational training through the Fresh Start Catering business as
they join a Christ-centered team with an award-winning culture and
a commitment to serving others. -Are you ready to transform and be
transformed as you lead men recovering from homelessness and
addiction towards vocational training in the culinary, catering and
hospitality industries? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully
consider this unique opportunity.EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Status: Full-Time, Exempt
- Hours: Monday-Friday, some evening and weekends required
- Location: The Harbor
- Pay Rate: $17.50-$19.50THE PLACE -The Harbor, Portland Rescue
Mission's men's facility, is set in a park-like setting located in
NE Portland, designed specifically to support the transformation
and growth of men impacted by homelessness and addiction. This
facility has the capacity to serve 37 adults."We meet people where
they are and walk with them at a pace they can sustain"FRESH START
CATERING
Fresh Start Catering is a catering business that includes a fully
operating food truck designed as a platform for Culinary vocational
development to teach job readiness skills to our New Life Ministry
participants. All proceeds from Fresh Start Catering support the
work of Portland Rescue Mission to give hope and restore life to
hurting people in need. If you love food, teaching and the
excitement of growing a business, then you may be just the person
for this opportunity.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position
oversees operations of -Fresh Start Catering -and food service at
The Harbor while leading the vocational training program. This
business exists as a critical arm of Portland Rescue Mission's
efforts to equip New Life Ministries participants with Culinary,
Catering and Hospitality work skills and life skills related to
career readiness in a real work environment. These skills will
contribute to program participants leading transformed lives and
being self-sufficient within their available resources.THE
ESSENTIALS
- Program participants receive consistent and fruitful care in
compliance with NLM manual, foundational ministry principles and
strengths-based approach to individual and team growth, resulting
in the accomplishment of the PRM Ends Statement.
- Program Participants will become self-sufficient through
gaining job skills in the Culinary/Catering and Hospitality
industries.
- Program participants, volunteers, catering customers and staff
will experience professional food service and catering services
that communicate the value of each individual and steward PRM
resources well.
- Program Participant will be provided with training, feedback
and development in the Culinary vocation as a Vocation
Supervisor.
- Program Participants will be appropriately cared for and grow
in their program through accurate and timely documentation of
program interactions in the Resident Tracker Database.MINISTERIAL
DUTIES
- Maintain a highly-relational, Christ-centered team-based
culture in The Harbor kitchen and at all Catering functions where
biblically based discipleship and prayer are a regular part of
daily team interactions.
- Share a clear message of the Gospel and engage in evangelism
when opportunities arise in day-to-day interactions.
- Teach biblical principles as they apply in job and life
readiness to program participants through formal trainings and
informal interactions.GENERAL FUNCTION
- Perform, train and oversee food prep and delivery for the Fresh
Start Catering business.
- Ensure efficiency of Food Truck/Catering operations, including
but not limited to; event coordination, ordering/food procurement,
inventory control, cost control, waste management, monitor quality
of product and service provided, maintaining equipment (food truck
& catering vehicles, smokers,etc.), managing health and safety
standards as per County Health Dept., OSHA and Servsafe
guidelines.
- Foster environment of continued growth and development by
supporting NLM Culinary Manager in the training and equipping of
participants in Culinary Vocational Training Program; particularly
that which pertains to Food Truck/Catering.
- Build team-based environments for work training through
communication and collaboration with New Life Ministries staff
pertaining to vocational, job readiness development.
- Maintain ministry guidelines and procedures for all
participants using accountability growth tools. -KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
- Valid driver's license in state of residence
- 1 year of Catering and or Food Truck experience
- 2 years of Customer Service experience preferred
- Able to lift 50-75 pounds
- Ability to stand for several hours at a time
- Ability to perform tasks with lifting, bending, carrying,
reaching, climbing
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Possess a current Food Handler's Card
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Ability to teach, coach and train while speaking daily biblical
truths into lives of participants as it pertains to Career
Readiness/Life Skills.
- Be prompt and thorough in job performance
- Demonstrate ability to work with a team
- Ability to read and follow recipes
- Proficient in documentation, organization and scheduling
- Experience in Microsoft Windows software
- Ability to multi-task
- Self starter
- Creative and logical problem solving PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND
VALUES
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
and a testimony of continued growth in faith.
- Spiritual maturity as defined by traditional biblical
standards
- Adheres to Portland Rescue Missions Statement of Faith and Code
of Ethics.
- A gentle, grace filled manner towards others.
- Possess and demonstrates excellent integrity.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks as assigned.
- Able to access situations and adapt to change and need as
presented.Equipment Used
- Commercial kitchen equipment Including but not limited to;
-
- Commercial Smokers
- Combi Ovens
- Tip pot
- Robot Coupe
- Steamer
- Slicer
- Knives
- Mixer
- Blender
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Telephone, fax and voice mail
- Computer
- Copier/Printer and related office equipment
- "Square" ipad POS system
- Catering vehicles including Full-Service Food Truck
- Old Hickory Smokers
- Grill and Grill Equipment Other Duties as AssignedIn this and
any position with Portland Rescue Mission, it is impossible to
predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made
on an employee. - Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial
characteristics of the person who holds this important position and
for the successful operation of Portland Rescue Mission
services.Benefits
- Complimentary beverages (coffee, tea, water) provided at no
cost to employees most weekdays
- Complimentary lunches provided at no cost to employees most
weekdays
- Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account
(HSA) options
- Employer paid -life insurance and long-term disability
- Optional supplemental insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid vacation/sick time starting at 3 weeks per year
- Free parking
- Positive, purposeful, and supportive work environment
- Healthy work-life balanceMission StatementWe share the Word of
God and demonstrate the love of Christ to transform the lives of
people experiencing homelessness or addiction.
Keywords: Portland Rescue Mission, Portland , Food Service and Catering Specialist, Hospitality & Tourism , Portland, Oregon
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