Lead Kitchen Cook for Large-Scale Shelter Meals

Shelter House Volunteer Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelterhouse is seeking a Cook in Cincinnati, OH to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a clean, safe kitchen. You will ensure adherence to health and food safety standards while supporting meal service operations and inventory management.

The role requires at least 3 years of large-scale meal prep, a high school diploma or GED, and culinary or Serve Safe certification. You will work with volunteers to deliver dignified meals and maintain restaurant-grade sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary certification and/or Serve Safe Certification required (or obtained within first week of employment).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in large quantity meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and schedules.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment and accurate logs.
• Ensure food safety standards and FIFO inventory management.
• Train and direct volunteers in safe food handling, meal prep, and cleanup.
• Provide dignified, professional meal service to Shelterhouse residents.

Skills

Large-volume meal prep

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary certification

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Shelterhouse is seeking a Cook in Cincinnati, OH to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a clean, safe kitchen. You will ensure adherence to health and food safety standards while supporting meal service operations and inventory management.

The role requires at least 3 years of large-scale meal prep, a high school diploma or GED, and culinary or Serve Safe certification. You will work with volunteers to deliver dignified meals and maintain restaurant-grade sanitation.