THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

-Information courtesy Lee Anne Peoples, Executive Director, ACTS

Cook/Kitchen Manager Needed 

Looking for a dependable & experienced part-time Cook/Kitchen Manager for the ACTS of Henderson Soup Kitchen. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch (up to 30 hrs/wk).

Applications may be picked up and completed applications may be dropped off at ACTS (201 South William Street in Henderson) Monday-Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. If you have any questions, email Lee Anne Peoples, Executive Director, at lapeoples@actsofhenderson.org.

Required Qualifications: 

As the name implies (ACTS—Area Christians Together in Service), is an organization based on Christian principles. As such, the person for this position should be a Christian. In addition, they should have: 

• A high school diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in fast-paced food service management 
• Experience in delegating, decision making & effective verbal & written communication 
• Excellent supervisory skills involving planning, organizing, & motivating staff members/volunteers with a positive, professional attitude 
• The willingness to take direction as needed from the supervisor 
• A ServSafe® Manager certification or be willing to take the class when it is offered 
• The ability to pass a background check 
• A valid NC driver’s license and a reliable vehicle 
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds & to bend, crawl, stoop, push & lift 

Responsibilities include: 

Preparing and packaging 15-20 Mobile Meals plates & 75-125 meals through the Soup Kitchen daily in a timely manner; providing instruction to staff & volunteers in assisting with that process; monitoring sanitation practices to ensure that employees/volunteers follow standards & regulations; inspecting supplies, equipment, & work areas to ensure conformance to established standards; checking the quality of food & supplies, including raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met; keeping track of supplies; interacting daily with clients of ACTS Soup Kitchen in a positive, caring manner; washing, drying and putting away dishes; maintaining a record of the number of meals served daily through both Mobile Meals & the Soup Kitchen; washing, drying, folding, & putting away kitchen linens; training new volunteers & providing direction to volunteers & staff in a kind manner; cleaning kitchen, dining, & bathroom areas each day.

Additional duties may be assigned. Volunteers usually assist the Cook/Kitchen Manager with these tasks, but it is ultimately their responsibility to ensure that they are completed.