Part-time Cook

Location: Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis

Posted: September 5, 2024

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House is looking for a part-time Cook to work 16-30 hours per week. This is an on-site, in-person role.  The cook assists the Food Services Manager in preparing and serving scheduled meals of high quality and for a pre-determined number of guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Assist in preparing and presenting Fatima meals and refreshments attractively, on time, in good taste and in a spirit of hospitality.
  • Set up beverages, snacks, etc. as each group requests and return food supplies to the kitchen.
  • Ensure a good balance and nutrition in meal preparation.
  • Adhere to specifications for portion control, food cost control, waste control, spoilage, rotation, and food requisition
  • Respond with openness to feedback from guests, Food Service Manager, Director, and other staff.
  • Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen, snack areas and dining room facilities, particularly meeting health code requirements in the absence of the Food Service Manager.
  • Assist in receiving and putting away vendor deliveries, keeping all storage areas orderly, neat and clean.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

  • General knowledge of food planning and preparation.
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to have complete mobility in the kitchen.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction. Self-motivated.
  • Well-developed verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  • Willingness to foster the Church’s mission

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience that allows the employee to perform the required work
  • Must be able to understand and to comply with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Code of Conduct
  • Must be able to successfully complete the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Safe Parish Training
  • Background screening required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, sit, reach, stretch, walk, talk, feel, hear, and handle.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position is part-time 24 to 30 hours per week, as determined by Fatima. Work is performed indoors and outdoors as needed. Possible exposure to weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids. Requires standing or walking for long periods. Frequent lifting. Monday mornings and Friday afternoons a must. Occasional weekend and evening hours.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities and the working conditions involved in performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

 

Please send Resume:  Georgene Beiriger - gbeiriger@archindy.org.

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