Shelter Kitchen Cook — Morning Shifts (Full-Time)

Shelter House; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shelter House is seeking a full-time Cook for the Kennedy Emergency Shelter kitchen. You will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced options and adherence to guidelines.

The role includes inventory management, volunteer supervision, and collaboration with shelter staff. Key requirements include 1+ year in a commercial kitchen, ability to operate kitchen equipment, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per federal/state guidelines for residents.
• Maintain inventory and assist with food deliveries within budget.
• Ensure sanitary kitchen conditions and comply with health regulations.
• Assist in supervising kitchen volunteers and staff meetings.

Skills

Cooking in a commercial kitchen

Kitchen equipment operation

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shelter House is seeking a full-time Cook for the Kennedy Emergency Shelter kitchen. You will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced options and adherence to guidelines.

The role includes inventory management, volunteer supervision, and collaboration with shelter staff. Key requirements include 1+ year in a commercial kitchen, ability to operate kitchen equipment, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.