Community Meals Cook — Serve with Impact & Growth

Insight Housing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays (19) including mental‑健康

Retirement Plan with match

Paid Training

10-year sabbatical

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Allowance

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance discount

Affordable Health Insurance (including

Dependent coverage 50% employer

Job summary

Insight Housing in Berkeley seeks a dedicated Cook to support our meals program. You will prepare and distribute meals, maintain safety and sanitation, and assist with inventory and meal setup for clients in need.

Requirements include at least one year of cooking experience, food safety certification (CA Food Handler’s/SERV Safe), strong communication, and ability to work with volunteers. This role involves driving as needed and contributes to our mission of housing support.

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.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and CA Food Handler’s or SERV Safe certification.
• Knowledge of PC computer systems and Microsoft Office or ability to learn.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a can-do and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Professional conduct and appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Cook daily meals.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation in food preparation and serving.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen and storage areas, and perform cleaning tasks.
• Assist with menu prepping and inventory management.
• Coordinate with shelter manager and residents to assess program needs.
• Deliver meals using own or agency vehicle as assigned.
• Host and serve Community Meals, including setup/breakdown and volunteering supervision.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Submit timesheets accurately and timely.
• Comply with Insight Housing’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Work with minimal supervision

Confidentiality

Education

CA/SERV Safe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Insight Housing in Berkeley seeks a dedicated Cook to support our meals program. You will prepare and distribute meals, maintain safety and sanitation, and assist with inventory and meal setup for clients in need.

Requirements include at least one year of cooking experience, food safety certification (CA Food Handler’s/SERV Safe), strong communication, and ability to work with volunteers. This role involves driving as needed and contributes to our mission of housing support.