Cook (Part-Time)

ShareHouse, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off package

401 (k)

Job summary

ShareHouse, Inc. is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and serve meals for clients, staff, and guests. The role requires compliance with sanitation, health, and safety standards and follows established food production programs.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of commercial kitchen or food service experience and the ability to work 15-20 hours weekly with rotating weekends and holidays. The position reports to the Kitchen department.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of commercial kitchen or food service experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in preparation of meals using established procedures.
• Assist in planning menus and purchasing inventory and supplies.
• Maintain standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules for efficiency and consistency.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow sanitation standards and proper food handling techniques.
• Assist in managing inventory and reporting levels.
• Report equipment repairs to supervisor.
• Open/close kitchen per shift requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance as schedule dictates.
• Follow instructions and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Inventory support

Food Safety

Education

High School diploma

Job description

POSITION TITLE: COOK (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: KITCHEN

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

* Part-Time, 15-20 hours a week, Willing to work rotating weekends, holidays

JOB SUMMARY

The cook is responsible for preparing food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health, organization and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is also responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

* Minimum one year of commercial kitchen or food service experience required *

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The cook does not supervise any positions.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare or assist in preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems to provide nutritious and appealing meals to clients, staff and guests
• Assist in planning menus and purchasing inventory and necessary supplies needed to provide food service
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency in meal service
• Operate all kitchen equipment in an appropriate and efficient manner to ensure a safe and productive environment
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation, handling and food storage techniques to ensure clean and safe kitchen operation
• Assist in managing inventory, putting supplies away, monitoring and reporting inventory levels to ensure accurate and required levels of supplies
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor to ensure safe, productive and efficient kitchen operation
• Perform or assist with opening and closing of kitchen, set up and tear-down according to shift needs, to ensure timely and accurate service and safe and secure kitchen operation
• Provide and maintain reliable and prompt attendance, with the ability to work the schedule dictated by business necessity
• Able to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate effectively with other team members.

PERIODIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve food for special functions as assigned
• Perform related duties as needed, such as helping to wash dishes, preparing recycling, and assist with any other projects as assigned by the kitchen manager
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires High School diploma or GED and
• Minimum one year of commercial kitchen or food service experience required

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• None required

CULTURE FIT

We’re committed to creating a culture of transparency and psychological safety. That means we communicate directly and kindly, ask for help when we need it, and celebrate wins big and small. Whether you’re in clinical care, admin, or support services you are part of the mission.

At ShareHouse, we’re more than coworkers, we’re collaborators, advocates, and believers in second chances. We serve individuals and families navigating the challenges of addiction and mental health with heart, respect, and resilience. We believe a healthy workplace fuels healthy outcomes, so we focus on connection, communication, and compassion, both in how we serve our clients, and how we treat each other.

YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU…

• Are mission-driven and motivated by meaningful work
• See change and feedback as opportunities, not obstacles
• Want to grow personally and professionally alongside your peers
• Value teamwork and open communication
• Enjoy working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
• Bring a positive attitude and help foster a culture of encouragement and respect

CORE VALUES

• Compassion - We lead with empathy and respect
• Integrity - We do the right thing when no one is watching
• Connection - We value belonging, empathy, trust, and mutual understanding

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

Frequently requires:

• Stooping and bending
• Use of color vision and ability to distinguish colors
• Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to communicate orally and hear/understand oral communication
• Ability to utilize fine motor skills, reach and grasp

Occasionally requires:

• Standing for up to 1 hour
• Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying over 15 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in an environment with few physical discomforts; may occasionally be exposed to drafts, noise, temperature variations and odors.

COMPENSATION

$18.33 + (Depending on experience)

BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME

• Paid Time-Off package
• 401 (k)

*Compensation for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, ShareHouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), a robust benefits program, a 401(k) match, and more. We also support financial growth through annual merit-based raises.