Shelter Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Caring Service

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid leave

Job summary

Breakthrough in Chicago is seeking a Food Service Assistant to cook and provide meals in a shelter environment. You will work with the Director of Food Services and other assistants to develop menus based on available ingredients, prepare nutritious meals, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while delivering compassionate service.

The role requires up to 28 hours per week, with shifts Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Two years of related cooking experience.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Food Safety Sanitation license or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Detail-oriented with excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hospitality mindset: welcoming, relational, adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals by developing new or analyzing existing recipes and ordering ingredients as necessary.
• Cook, assemble and serve meals according to safe food handling procedures and verify doneness and taste of all prepared foods.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and pantry area by adhering to state and local sanitation requirements and codes.
• Handle receiving and food storage according to food safety regulations including rotation of products in inventory.
• Monitor inventory and follow appropriate guidelines for replenishment.
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, and placing and expediting orders.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Breakthrough in Chicago is seeking a Food Service Assistant to cook and provide meals in a shelter environment. You will work with the Director of Food Services and other assistants to develop menus based on available ingredients, prepare nutritious meals, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while delivering compassionate service.

The role requires up to 28 hours per week, with shifts Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.