Kennedy Shelter-Cook

Shelter House • Alexandria, VA

6d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Cooks are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Kennedy Shelter commercial kitchen. They will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years 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 and well-balanced meal for each mealtime according to federal and state nutritional guidelines. Prepares and distributes bag lunches and/or late dinners for working residents
• Ensures adequate stocking of essential food items in the refrigerator and self serve areas
• Checks supplies and maintains inventories needed for kitchen operation within established budget. Maintains inventory of perishable items and USDA commodities
• Clean kitchen and equipment regularly to ensure sanitary food preparation conditions. Adhere to health department regulations.
• Accept food donations from the community.
• Monitor and assist kitchen volunteers
• Attend Shelter House staff meetings and training as directed by the direct supervisor and/or Director.
• Models caring, concerned, respectful attitude toward residents. Maintains adherence to resident guidelines and upholds shelter procedures
• Serve meals to residents and accommodate any special needs or dietary requests
• Responsible for working during inclement weather
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency safety procedures and guidelines for kitchen and shelter
• Provides exceptional customer service to our residents, addressing their needs with courtesy and kindness in a polite and professional manner.
• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Suites applications (email, calendar, drive, docs, etc) as a part of day to day work requirements
• Exemplify the Shelter House core values; Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match
• 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED