Position Title: Kitchen Assistant II 

Department: Operations 

Reports to: Food Services Manager 

Direct Reports: None 

Compensation: $17/hour 

FLSA Status: Full-Time/non-exempt 

Applicant Requirements: We request that you submit both a Cover Letter AND resume that demonstrates your interest and qualifications for working in a ministry position. You will not be considered without both. Please see requirements below. 

The Ministry: OurCalling is a ministry specifically focused on the unsheltered homeless community. We operate an outreach center for the homeless community near downtown Dallas. We are passionate about loving and helping the unsheltered homeless transition to better lives. We are a faith-based ministry where every job is a ministry position. Each staff member should be able to clearly share the Gospel and communicate their own testimony. While everyone on the team wears multiple hats, our primary function is getting people off the street and helping them walk with Jesus. We want everything that we do to point to Jesus. We serve 200-400 guests daily. We are a “no-barrier” facility that is welcoming and compassionate to all who enter. 

Job Summary: Our homeless friends (Guests) are survivors who have experienced vast amounts of trauma. We use resources, services, and relationships to create opportunities for Gospel-centered conversations. We are careful in our interactions to demonstrate to our Guests and volunteers how to live out the truths of the Gospel and let the love of Christ control our actions. The Kitchen Assistant II contributes to daily kitchen operations primarily by leading all food logistics including food donation pick ups and kitchen supply procurement. This position generally works Monday through Friday with some Saturdays required.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Take personal initiative, being flexible in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Be a problem solver and effective at working across departmental lines
• Treat donors, ministry partners, and vendors with care and respect at all times
• Lead all food logistics
• Manage the pick up/delivery of food orders/deliveries and ensure that all food is properly received and stored
• Secure all food area entrances, cold and dry storage areas, and exits
• Oversee morning coffee service
• Stock and maintain the monetary duty of the cafe area snack machine
• Assist with meal prep and help manage and effectively execute meal service during Inclement Weather Service events (October-March) in collaboration with the Food Services Manager
• Keeping the catering kitchen stocked with supplies, clean, and tidy
• Assist Food Services Manager with inventory management, maintenance of food supply and prep areas, and warehouse stock
• Assist with other tasks and assignments as needed. 

Experience and Background: 

• High school diploma or equivalent education, required
• Previous experience working in a faith-based organization, preferred
• Valid TX Food Handler’s Certification, preferred; if none or expired, must acquire within 90 days of start date
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle report, required; CDL, preferred
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work with a power jack and other equipment, as required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• A humble and approachable attitude, professional maturity, and integrity as a trusted team member

Additional Qualifications

● Upholding a close and growing relationship as a disciple of Jesus Christ 

Our Benefits: We offer an excellent Total Rewards benefit package that includes over 3 weeks’ Paid Time Off plus holidays to start, as well as Health Reimbursement of up to $800/month, Parental Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with matching, and more.