Cook

Simpson Housing Services•Minneapolis, MN

47d

About The Position

The Cook works directly with the Kitchen Manager & Chef to ensure the shelter guests have access to high-quality, culturally affirming, and nutritious meals from a safe and well-managed kitchen. This role directly supervises volunteers in the kitchen on a daily basis, so strong communication and people skills are necessary. As Simpson Housing moves into a new shelter facility, this role will get to utilize a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen facility. The position works closely with shelter staff and guests, volunteers, and works on the Business Operations team. The Cook will be supervised by the Kitchen Manager and Chef and is a part-time, 20 hours per week position. Shifts are anticipated to be 2-3 weeknights from 4:00pm-8:00pm and one weekend day from 10:00am-8:00pm.

Requirements

1+ year cooking in a commercial kitchen.
Hands-on experience with industrial kitchen equipment and a willingness to learn new technologies and techniques.
Familiarity using Microsoft Outlook and Word with a willingness to learn new skills.
Adhere to standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with guests, donors, volunteers, staff, and public.
Must be organized and detail oriented with excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a non-profit organization.
Prior volunteer experience and/or experience working with volunteers.
Must be able to obtain ServSafe Food Handler Certification within 3 months if not current or already received.

Responsibilities

Prepare the evening and/or weekend meal from scratch following the plan and recipe as determined by the Kitchen Manager & Chef.
Exercise proper preparation and cooking procedures of all meals.
Ensure quality control, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of the kitchen.
Maintain compliance with USDA Dietary Guidelines, minimize waste, and ensure proper storage and temperature control.
Assist Kitchen Manager & Chef with food inventory or other tasks as requested.
Communicate any allergens present in the meal to shelter guests and provide allergen-appropriate meals as required.
Maintain regular cleaning and sanitization of kitchen tools and surfaces and perform upkeep tasks as directed by the Kitchen Manager & Chef.
Supervise volunteers, ensuring proper safety protocols and use of kitchen equipment, while fostering understanding of Simpson's mission and values.
Assess volunteer skills and assign simple tasks as appropriate.
Relate well with others through flexibility and effective, respectful communication to their supervisor, participants, staff, donors, volunteers, and community members.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Actively participate in related meetings, workshops, and trainings.
Represent Simpson Housing through public speaking and community engagement.
Maintain strong relationships within the organization and with external partners.