Kennedy Shelter Cook, FT
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 21
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Cook
Department: Kennedy Emergency Shelter
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Salary: $20-$21
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
About Us:
Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County. Since the organizations inception we have adapted and grown to meet community needs all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic the last year our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2000 individuals half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)
About the Role:
Cooks are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Kennedy Shelter commercial kitchen. They will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents.
How you will contribute:
Prepare and serve nutritional and well-balanced meal for each mealtime according to federal and state nutritional guidelines. Prepares and distributes bag lunches and/or late dinners for working residents
Ensures adequate stocking of essential food items in the refrigerator and self serve areas
Checks supplies and maintains inventories needed for kitchen operation within established budget. Maintains inventory of perishable items and USDA commodities
Clean kitchen and equipment regularly to ensure sanitary food preparation conditions. Adhere to health department regulations.
Accept food donations from the community.
Monitor and assist kitchen volunteers
Attend Shelter House staff meetings and training as directed by the direct supervisor and/or Director.
Models caring concerned respectful attitude toward residents. Maintains adherence to resident guidelines and upholds shelter procedures
Serve meals to residents and accommodate any special needs or dietary requests
Responsible for working during inclement weather
Maintain current knowledge of emergency safety procedures and guidelines for kitchen and shelter
Provides exceptional customer service to our residents addressing their needs with courtesy and kindness in a polite and professional manner.
Proficiently utilize Microsoft Suites applications (email calendar drive docs etc) as a part of day to day work requirements
Exemplify the Shelter House core values; Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment
Other duties as assigned
About You:
Required:
High school diploma or GED
1 years of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen environment
Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
Willingness to work mornings evenings and weekends when needed
Physical Requirements:
Annual TB Test isrequired
Ability to sit or stand forlong periods
Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds
Benefits:
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
401K contributions with a 4% employer match
13 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship age (over 40) sex marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability unrelated to the individuals ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy:
Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy which prohibits the unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplac
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
Shelter House, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention, safe housing, and supportive services to neighbors experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence for Fairfax and Loudoun County communities.
