Shelter Kitchen Chef — Feeding 100+ Daily

CHANCE Recovery; Albany, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CHANCE Recovery in Albany, Oregon is hiring a full-time kitchen cook to prepare and serve meals for day center visitors and shelter residents. You will work with the Kitchen Manager and another cook as needed, following a set meal plan and recipes.

Shifts are Fri–Sun 5:00 am–1:30 pm and Mon–Tue 9:30 am–5:30 pm, with duties including cleaning, food prep, and adherence to safety standards. Benefits include dental, health, PTO, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with supervision as needed.
• Must follow CHANCE's Code of Conduct and policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow meal plans and recipes to prepare and serve assigned meals.
• Assist with cleaning the kitchen and sanitizing work areas after meals.
• Serve and plate food for visitors and shelter residents.
• Cook using bake, grill, steam, and boil methods as required by recipes.
• Unload and stock food deliveries; rotate stock and ensure freshness.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards throughout shifts.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food handlers' card or Safe Serve certification

Job description

CHANCE Recovery in Albany, Oregon is hiring a full-time kitchen cook to prepare and serve meals for day center visitors and shelter residents. You will work with the Kitchen Manager and another cook as needed, following a set meal plan and recipes.

Shifts are Fri–Sun 5:00 am–1:30 pm and Mon–Tue 9:30 am–5:30 pm, with duties including cleaning, food prep, and adherence to safety standards. Benefits include dental, health, PTO, and vision insurance.