Cook (Part-Time)

ShareHouse•Fargo, ND

10d

About The Position

The Cook prepares food for clients, staff, and guests while following established food production procedures and applicable sanitation, health, organization, and personal hygiene standards. The position also uses facility supplies and equipment appropriately to minimize loss, waste, and fraud. This part-time role is scheduled for 15–20 hours per week and requires willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays. The Cook may assist with menu planning, purchasing supplies, inventory management, special functions, and kitchen opening and closing duties. The position does not supervise other roles and reports to a supervisor for matters such as equipment repairs and maintenance. ShareHouse describes its culture as centered on transparency, psychological safety, compassion, teamwork, communication, and respect. The organization serves individuals and families navigating addiction and mental health challenges, and values employees who are mission-driven, open to feedback, collaborative, and encouraging.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of commercial kitchen or food service experience.
Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate effectively with team members.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prepare or assist in preparing food using established production procedures to provide nutritious and appealing meals to clients, staff, and guests.
Assist with menu planning and purchasing inventory and supplies needed for food service.
Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Operate kitchen equipment appropriately and efficiently.
Follow sanitation, personal hygiene, health, food preparation, handling, and storage standards.
Assist with inventory management, put supplies away, and monitor and report inventory levels.
Report equipment repair and maintenance needs to a supervisor.
Perform or assist with opening and closing the kitchen, including setup and teardown according to shift needs.
Maintain reliable and prompt attendance and work the schedule required by business necessity.
Follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with team members.
Prepare and serve food for special functions as assigned.
Help wash dishes, prepare recycling, and assist with other projects or duties as assigned.