Cook (Saturdays and Sundays)

Shelter House•Fort Belvoir, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cooks are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Kennedy Emergency Shelter commercial kitchen. They prepare and serve meals for shelter residents, maintain food supplies and inventories, and ensure sanitary food preparation conditions. The role also involves supporting residents and volunteers, following shelter procedures, and working during inclement weather. The schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Fort Belvoir in Alexandria, Virginia. The listed salary is $20–$21.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen environment.
Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
Willingness to work mornings, evenings, and weekends when needed.
Annual TB test is required.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to lift items weighing 10–20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve nutritional, well-balanced meals for each mealtime in accordance with federal and state nutritional guidelines.
Prepare and distribute bag lunches and/or late dinners for working residents.
Ensure essential food items are adequately stocked in the refrigerator and self-service areas.
Check supplies and maintain kitchen inventories within the established budget, including perishable items and USDA commodities.
Regularly clean the kitchen and equipment, maintain sanitary food preparation conditions, and follow health department regulations.
Accept food donations from the community.
Monitor and assist kitchen volunteers.
Attend staff meetings and training as directed by the direct supervisor and/or Director.
Model a caring, concerned, and respectful attitude toward residents; follow resident guidelines and shelter procedures.
Serve meals and accommodate residents’ special needs or dietary requests.
Work during inclement weather.
Maintain current knowledge of emergency safety procedures and guidelines for the kitchen and shelter.
Provide courteous, kind, polite, and professional customer service to residents.
Use Microsoft Office applications, including email, calendar, drive, and documents, for day-to-day work.
Exemplify Shelter House’s core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment.
Perform other duties as assigned.