Full time Cook - Our Daily Bread

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a kitchen associate to support daily food preparation and service in a structured, trauma-informed setting. You will ensure safe handling, document inventory, and assist with menu planning and training while maintaining compliance with health standards.

The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a non-profit environment with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in commercial kitchen or restaurant environment.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Punctual and reliable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with health regulations and addresses non-compliance with corrective actions.
• Prepares and serves food following safe handling practices and reports violations.
• Receives and stores food donations with accurate inventory documentation.
• Plans menus that respect nutrition, apportionments, and budgets.
• Trains kitchen staff and monitors performance according to guidelines.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and cleans areas and equipment.
• Keeps records and statistics for kitchen operations.
• Maintains inventory levels and reduces waste; reports shortages.
• Works independently to ensure efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Patience with children/parents

Food safety compliance

Basic computer literacy

Education

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with health regulations and protects products throughout the service cycle from receiving to service, while being responsible for addressing any non-compliance issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensures that all food is prepared and served in accordance with safe food handling practices, and is held accountable for maintaining proper procedures and reporting violations.
• Receives and properly stores food donations, ensuring accurate documentation and accountability for inventory management.
• Plans menus as required, ensuring apportionments, good nutrition, and the utilization of donated food, while being focused on adhering to dietary guidelines and budget constraints.
• Orients and trains kitchen workers to provide assistance with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, while monitoring their performance and ensuring compliance with training guidelines.
• Ensures that sanitary conditions are maintained and cleans areas and equipment, while addressing any deficiencies and implementing corrective measures.
• Maintains records and statistics associated with kitchen operations, ensuring accuracy for all documented information.
• Maintains proper inventory levels, taking responsibility for monitoring stock, reducing waste, and reporting shortages.
• Works independently focused on daily kitchen operations, while being ensuring efficiency in food quality, and adherence to safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC:

• Trains residential clients using a coaching model in the handling, preparation, and serving / delivery of meals.
• Addresses areas to help residential clients overcome obstacles to reach desired outcomes in kitchen assignments and operations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year of cooking experience in commercial kitchen and/or restaurant environment.

Certification/Licensure:

• ServSafe® Food Handler certification. May be obtained within six months of employment and maintained thereafter.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance and working independently, requiring minimal direction or supervision.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents, fostering positive relationships.
• Ability to always uphold and ensure compliance with proper food safety requirements and standards.
• Requires know-how in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, for example Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
• Remaining in a stationary position, which may involve standing or sitting for extended periods, as required to complete tasks or duties associated with the role.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or transitioning between different work sites, which may involve walking, standing, or traveling to various locations as required by the role.
• Positioning oneself in ways to accomplish tasks in various environments, including navigating tight or confined spaces as needed to complete job responsibilities.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to fifty pounds (50#) in all directions, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning items as necessary to perform job duties.
• Engaging in communication with others to exchange information, which may involve speaking, listening, writing, or using electronic communication methods to ensure clear and effective understanding. This includes both verbal and non-verbal interactions with colleagues, clients, or external parties.
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, including tasks such as typing, data entry, or handling small objects. These repetitive activities may occur throughout the workday and require attention to ergonomics to ensure comfort and minimize strain.

• Operating kitchen machinery and/or power equipment to complete tasks, ensuring proper handling, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures.
• May involve working in various temperature conditions, including heat and cold. Employees may be exposed to these elements for extended periods. Apparel such as warm layers will be necessary to ensure comfort and safety while performing job duties.
• Due to the essential nature of business, incumbent must have reliable means of transportation and be available for work, regardless of weather conditions.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer