Cook

Crittenton; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Crittenton in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for women and children, under the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator. This part-time role involves preparing meals from scratch, assisting with catering, and supporting kitchen operations to meet high health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is skilled in culinary techniques, reliable, and able to work holidays as needed. ServSafe is preferred or obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Flexible schedule including holidays.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Strong communication skills and a team orientation.
• Proficiency in food preparation and presentation.
• Experience with kitchen safety and sanitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages with focus on quality taste and presentation, and in accordance with health and food safety regulations.
• Cook a variety of foods from scratch using a grill, oven, steamer, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Assist in meal prep by chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients using proper knife skills.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to health regulations.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff for timely service during meal periods.
• Restock areas on serving line and maintain clean, orderly stockroom and refrigerators/freezers.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, staff and guests.
• Receive and stock truck deliveries.
• Assist with catering on and off-site events.
• Follow all kitchen procedures to ensure successful health inspections.
• Develop positive rapport with clients.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Communication

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHARLOTTE, NC 28208

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

JOB TITLE: Cook

SUMMARY: The cook position offers the opportunity to utilize your culinary talents to enrich the lives of the women and children we serve.

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Coordinator

STATUS: Part-time, nonexempt

HIRING PAY RANGE: $15.00 per hour

Who we are:

Now in our 123rd year of service to the Charlotte community, Crittenton is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services. We envision ending the generational cycle of poverty and trauma, creating better tomorrows. We’re nationally accredited and guided by a trauma-informed model of care to make our clients feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Want to see where you could be working?

Head to our website to view a virtual tour of our beautiful new 38,000 square-foot facility!

www.crittentonofnc.org

Working here:

The cook position offers the opportunity to utilize your culinary talents to enrich the lives of the women and children we serve. Working under the direction of our Nutrition Coordinator, cooks prepare and serve daily meals and snacks from scratch, cater special celebrations for our residents and staff and assist with many other interesting kitchen projects.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages with a focus on quality taste and presentation, and in accordance with health and food safety regulations
• Cook a variety of foods from scratch using a grill, oven, steamer, and other commercial kitchen equipment
• Assist in meal preparation by chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients using proper knife skills.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during meal periods.
• Restock areas on serving line and maintain clean, orderly stockroom and refrigerators/freezers
• Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, staff and guests
• Receive and stock truck deliveries
• Assist with catering on and off-site events
• Follow all kitchen procedures to ensure successful health inspections
• Develop positive rapport with clients

QualificationsQualifications:

• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including holidays
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours
• Great communication skills and a team-player
• Knowledge of quality food preparation and presentation
• A passion for cooking and creating delicious meals that meet customer expectations.
• Coursework in International Cuisine, Garde or Banquet, Baking and Pastry and Meat Cutting helpful
• Knife skills, basic culinary skills and meal preparation skills essential
• Ability to be sensitive to and understanding of the unique needs of the client population served
• Must pass background check and drug screening (answering “yes” to having a conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment. The nature of the offense, date of occurrence, and the job for which you are applying are also considered)