Shelter Kitchen Cook - Part-Time, 20-24 hrs

Oscs Mn; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Our Saviour’s Community Services (OSCS) is seeking a part-time Cook for its shelter in Minneapolis. The role supports kitchen operations by planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals to residents, coordinating meal calendars with staff and volunteers, and ensuring food safety and inventory management.

The Cook collaborates with the Shelter Manager and Housing Team, handles donations, and assists in organizing volunteer meal groups.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion meals correctly.
• Good organizational skills for inventory tracking.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work with volunteers and guests from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Competence with Google Suite, MS Office, Email, IMS, and related tools.
• Willingness to learn about homelessness and related factors.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly meal menus with input from staff and volunteers.
• Prepare and cook meals according to scheduled service times.
• Ensure meals meet nutrition and dietary requirements, including vegetarian options.
• Safely store, label, and rotate food items following safety guidelines.
• Track pantry, refrigerator, and freezer supplies weekly.
• Maintain organized inventory logs and place orders with approval.
• Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to schedule and train volunteer meal groups.
• Ensure volunteers follow kitchen safety and cleanliness practices.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and sanitary; follow food safety requirements.
• Attend weekly check-ins with Shelter Manager and provide inventory updates.

Skills

Basic cooking

Driver’s license

Recipe following

Inventory tracking

Team player

Volunteer coordination

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer skills

Homelessness awareness

Job description

Our Saviour’s Community Services (OSCS) is seeking a part-time Cook for its shelter in Minneapolis. The role supports kitchen operations by planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals to residents, coordinating meal calendars with staff and volunteers, and ensuring food safety and inventory management.

The Cook collaborates with the Shelter Manager and Housing Team, handles donations, and assists in organizing volunteer meal groups.