Part-Time Cook

The Cook will efficiently prepare and cook food for the shelter and community. There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this role.

• Prepares batches of food that are cooked to order or kept warm until serving of meals; this may include such food items as hamburgers or fried chicken.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as the grill, microwave, and ovens.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked.
• Multitasks by cooking several different dishes, ensuring that all items are prepared in a safe and healthy manner.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
• Works with volunteers, churches, civic, or other organizations that are preparing and/or serving meals in the kitchen.
• Assist In-Kind coordinator or program specialist in sorting of food to coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.