Cook

Mount St. Helens Institute

SUMMARY: The Mount St. Helens Institute Cook/Custodian supports our youth education and rental programs and summer events based at the Science and Learning Center. The Cook/Custodians (2 positions will be available) will collaborate and work with several Seasonal Educators, as well as the Science Education Manager and Science Education Coordinator.  The Cook/Custodian will prepare and serve healthy and delicious meals, maintain the cleanliness of the Science and Learning Center, and perform light maintenance as-needed.  On average, meals will serve approximately 30 people.  On occasion, meals will serve up to 120 people; in such instances, there will be dedicated food preparation time scheduled as well as additional volunteer support during the event. 

Read about our education programs at https://www.mshinstitute.org/learn/.

Learn more about the facility at https://www.mshinstitute.org/about_us/science-learning-center.html

2 positions will be available. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Foodservice (~45% of the time)

• Collaborate with other Cook/Custodian to plan upcoming meals, inventory and shop for needed ingredients and other kitchen supplies

• Prepare and serve healthy and delicious buffet-style meals for groups in accordance with safe food-handling procedures and meeting outlined standards.  Ensure that the needs of all guests, particularly those with dietary restrictions, are met to a high standard

• Use correct portioning to minimize food waste

• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving after each meal, maintaining cleanliness, including washing dishes and wiping surfaces.  

• Keep refrigerators and storage areas clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards

• If interested, develop recipes to broaden MSHI’s food service offerings

Custodian (~45% of the time)

• Keep equipment, tools, and other custodial supplies organized and in good working condition

• Clean, disinfect and restock restrooms, kitchen, and other areas used during programs

• Organize recyclable materials, garbage, and compost and transport to the appropriate facilities

• Prepare the facility for programs and events, including moving supplies, furniture and equipment

• Stock “Wellness Stations,” complimentary hygienic supplies staged around the facility

• Regularly inspect the building for maintenance needs and communicate with the Science Education Manager about facility needs

• Complete minor maintenance activities around the facility

• Help other members of the education team move furniture or equipment as required for various activities

Program Support (~10% of the time)

• Follow all health and safety procedures and policies

• Actively and positively contribute to program planning and debriefing meetings

• On occasion, host rental groups, including but not limited to following standardized check-in/out procedures, leading the group on a facility tour, showing the group how to use the kitchen and custodial equipment, and answering questions they have during their stay

• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner with all MSHI and partner staff and volunteers

• Drive vehicles for MSHI activities, including occasionally driving program participants.

See full job description: https://www.mshinstitute.org/about_us/employment.html