Community Meal Cook - Impactful Kitchen Role

Insight Housing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dental & Vision

19 Paid Holidays including 3 Mental HE

Retirement Plan with a match

Paid Training

10-year anniversary sabbatical

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Allowance

Paid Parental Leave benefit

Discounted Pet Insurance

Health Insurance with free employee 옵션

Dependent coverage 50% employer

And more benefits

Job summary

Insight Housing in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a cook to support our meals program. You will prepare and distribute meals and handle duties related to meeting the food needs of clients.

Under supervision, you’ll coordinate with shelter staff, handle inventory, and assist with program statistics. A CA Food Handler’s or SERV Safe certification is preferred, and a valid CA driver license may be required for deliveries.

Qualifications

• At least one year of food prep or cooking experience in a restaurant or group setting.
• Commitment to serving homeless individuals; prior experience preferred.
• CA Food Handler’s Certification or SERV Safe Certification.
• Knowledge of PC computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or ability to learn.
• Good verbal communication skills and interpersonal approach.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Cook daily meals for clients and ensure safety in food preparation and serving.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen areas, and assist with menu prep and inventory.
• Coordinate with shelter staff to assess program needs and provide support.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to deliver meals to various sites as assigned.
• Set up and break down Community Meals, direct volunteers, and supervise service.
• Attend trainings and submit timesheets accurately and on time.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

CA Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Insight Housing in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a cook to support our meals program. You will prepare and distribute meals and handle duties related to meeting the food needs of clients.

Under supervision, you’ll coordinate with shelter staff, handle inventory, and assist with program statistics. A CA Food Handler’s or SERV Safe certification is preferred, and a valid CA driver license may be required for deliveries.