POSITION: Soup Kitchen Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Soup Kitchen

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen has been operating continuously since 1870. Six days a week we serve our community’s poor, homeless and less fortunate. We average more than 300 servings a day.

JOB SUMMARY: The Soup Kitchen Assistant helps with the day-to-day operations of the Soup Kitchen Program including meal preparation; food transportation; working with volunteers: ordering of supplies: equipment and sanitation: and event support.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform food preparation, service, delivery, storage and sanitation within program guidelines

Help prepare and/or oversee the preparation of meals for the soup kitchen

Help to create menus using a variety of food items based on the available food

Help oversee the collection, inventory, sorting, storing, and distribution of food through the Soup Kitchen

Make purchases according to financial policies and procedures

Assist with social media and email

Ensure that an adequate inventory of all supplies and food items is maintained

Participate in public relations and fundraising events/projects as requested

Keep current of any laws or government regulations that affect food programs

Adhere to all Catholic Diocese of Memphis guidelines, policies and procedures

Other duties/tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience cooking on a large-scale basis

Experience with leading or supervising volunteers

OTHER JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Ability to work in a team atmosphere, be flexible, exhibit professional demeanor and positive attitude

Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion

Work Schedule: Normal hours can vary between 6:00am – 10:30 am four days a week

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and letter of introduction to:

jobs@cc.cdom.org with the job title in the subject line

OR apply by mail to:

Director of Human Resources

5825 Shelby Oaks Dr.

Memphis, TN 38134