Meal Ministry Cook/Mentor at Yakima Union Gospel Mission

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Job PurposeKeeping in mind the finished work of Christ, and the need to clearly display the Gospel in both word and deed, this position is responsible for cooking meals, mentoring work therapy clients, and encouraging our guests as we minister lovingly through food and relationships.Union Gospel Mission Purpose, Vision, and Value StatementOur mission is to follow Christ in helping people move from homelessness to wholeness, so that every homeless person in Yakima County has the opportunity for permanent life transformation in Jesus Christ. All Mission programs and services are based on Christian values and a commitment to quality. Clients are our primary focus; love, professionalism, and outcomes are our core values. Relationships are the context, the engine, and the reward of the change we exist to produce. Essential Personal Qualities / Core ValuesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: LOVEImproves the reputation of Christ by personal interactions with others.?Remains relationally available, present, and authentic in all contexts.?Demonstrates genuine and sacrificial care for the wellbeing of others.?Pursues God personally, relationally, emotionally, and intellectually.?PROFESSIONALISMIs consistently at work, meetings, and appointments and on time.?Meets deadlines and fulfills commitments with thorough follow-though.?Proactively measures work to ensure learning, improvement, and success.?Communicates effectively in written form.OUTCOMESConstantly pursues growth, learning, and improvement.?Thinks creatively, strategically, and spiritually.?Regularly sought by others for input and value.?Maintains mission-clarity and a godly example under stress.??Sets a godly example for staff and clients.Duties and Responsibilities?Culture WorkEstablish professional, caring, strengths-based relationships built on truth, respect, encouragement, and trust.Maintain a high level of integrity in modeling and promoting the Mission’s Christian culture, core values, policies, and procedures.Minister to our clients, showing them kindness and grace. Team WorkModel the three virtues of an ideal team player: humble (motivation), hungry (passion), smart (emotional intelligence).Work in a supportive capacity with the Meal Ministry Manager and co-workers to solve departmental challenges and accomplish shared goals in pursuit of established priorities. Receive and share program information and work collaboratively with other members of the Client Services Ministries Team and other departments to support mission accomplishment and client experience.Be available to fill in for co-worker vacations and sickness as needed and requested, if possible.When interpersonal conflict occurs, go directly to the staff member involved or, in the case of volunteer conflict, to the Meal Ministry Manager. The Meal Ministry Manager is always available for coaching in conflict situations. Direct WorkSpiritual ImpactServe in this role as a minister of Christ, demonstrating the calling, character and competencies of a person who seeks to faithfully follow Jesus, stay in step with the Holy Spirit, and honor the Father. Carry out these responsibilities with the heart of a chaplain, spiritually caring for all those in your sphere of influence, including staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.Look for opportunities to lead others in prayer, counsel from God’s Word, and model what it looks like to know God and experience His love and leadership.GeneralWork as scheduled by the Meal Ministry Manager.Work together to complete set-up, food preparation, and serving meals on time as scheduled. Serve our clients with Christ-like hospitality. In dining spaces, clean up after every meal served, ensuring tables are wiped down and clean and the room is reset.Prepare meals for our guests and maintain an orderly, clean kitchen. Work together with Pantry staff to get our supplies to the kitchen; assist other cooks to transport food from the distribution warehouse to the kitchen as time allows.Take laundry, cardboard, and garbage out at the end of each shift. Work Therapy Clients/Volunteers/GuestsDemonstrate the fruit of the Spirit to both clients and volunteers: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self-control recognizing that staff are a representative of Christ.Both coach to and demonstrate biblical conflict resolution with work therapy clients.Act with patience and empathy toward clients, understanding that the majority of population served has experienced significant trauma.Train and mentor all program clients present for work therapy, helping each one learn he/she has value and can value others by redirecting difficult emotions.Ensure that a staff member is always present to supervise whenever meal services are being prepared and provided by volunteers or program clients, recognizing that work therapy is for client therapy, not free labor. Lead work therapy clients and volunteers by helping with clean up and sanitizing daily for pest control.OtherComplete all reports as directed by the Meal Ministry Manager (meal counts, inventory, hours worked, etc.).Assist with special, planned events that are served by the Meal Ministry Team.Attend as requested or required all YUGM trainings and meetings scheduled by the management team to keep current on any policy changes, new procedures, and other information essential to performing the job.Other duties as assigned in support of YUGM's mission and values. Requirements:alifications?Cooking knowledge, and experience in cooking for large groups of people.Washington State Food Worker Card.Strong organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required.Ability to work independently under the pressure of deadlines, interruptions and changing priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail. Reliable, resourceful, flexible.Ability to work alongside and/or supervise volunteers and clients representing a variety of backgrounds - cultural, economic, and addiction recovery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Valid WDL, good driving record, proof of insurance. Demonstrated personal and work ethic reflecting YUGM’s Core Values of Love, Professionalism and Outcomes. Working Conditions?The primary duties of this position are performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. May also be required to be outdoors in inclement weather and work irregular hours.Physical Requirements?Sit and review information on a computer screen or on paper for extended periodsSee and hearSpeak English clearly and fluently Walk from one location to another stocking kitchen with foodWalk, climb, balance and stoop, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feelLift up to 50 lbs