Cook (Tuesday- Saturdays 5am-1pm)
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. Meals must be nutritious and well-balanced and follow federal and state nutrition guidelines. The Cook also prepares and distributes bag lunches or late dinners for working residents, accommodates special needs and dietary requests, and maintains appropriate food supplies, inventories, and sanitary kitchen conditions. The role includes accepting and labeling community food donations, helping unload deliveries, monitoring and assisting kitchen volunteers, and serving residents with courtesy and professionalism. The Cook follows shelter procedures and health department regulations, maintains knowledge of emergency safety procedures, and attends staff meetings and training as directed. The position requires work Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and work during inclement weather.
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 nutritious, well-balanced meals 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, assist with unloading food deliveries, and maintain kitchen inventories within the established budget.
- Maintain inventories of perishable items and USDA commodities.
- Clean the kitchen and equipment regularly and comply with health department regulations.
- Accept and label food donations from the community.
- Monitor and assist kitchen volunteers.
- Attend staff meetings and training as directed by the 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 and Google Suite applications, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, email, calendar, Drive, and Docs, in day-to-day work.
- Exemplify Shelter House's core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) contributions with a 4% employer match.
- 13 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- Opportunity to take your birthday off.
- Four annual employee engagement events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
