Cook (Saturdays and Sundays)

Shelter House • Fort Belvoir, VA

5d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Kennedy Emergency Shelter commercial kitchen, preparing and serving meals for shelter residents. The role prepares nutritional, well-balanced meals in accordance with federal and state guidelines, accommodates dietary requests, maintains food supplies and inventory, and keeps the kitchen and equipment sanitary. The Cook also accepts community food donations, monitors and assists kitchen volunteers, and provides courteous, respectful service to residents. The position works Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Emergency Shelter in Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, Virginia. The role requires working during inclement weather and maintaining knowledge of kitchen and shelter emergency safety procedures.

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 according to 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-serve areas.
• Check supplies and maintain inventories needed for kitchen operations within the established budget, including perishable items and USDA commodities.
• Clean the kitchen and equipment regularly and follow health department regulations to ensure sanitary food preparation conditions.
• 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.
• Maintain 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 exceptional, courteous, kind, polite, and professional customer service to residents.
• Use Microsoft Suites applications, including email, calendar, drive, and docs, as part of day-to-day work.
• Exemplify Shelter House core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) contributions with a 4% employer match.
• 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and the opportunity to take your birthday off.
• Four annual team-building events.

What This Job Offers

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