Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $23-$24 / hr

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Meal Preparation and Cooking :

• 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.

Volunteer Supervision :

Commitment to antiracism, equity, and social justice :

Provide positive representation of SHS through public relations and networking :

Job Requirements :

Desired Qualifications :

Essential Physical Functions :