Shelter Kitchen Specialist: Nutritious Meals for All

Northern Virginia Family Services; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Join the NVFS family as the Shelter Kitchen Specialist. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals to shelter guests, while upholding food safety standards and managing daily kitchen operations.

This part-time role includes weekend shifts from 9am to 7pm and requires culinary expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Responsibilities span menu development, inventory coordination with HRC staff, and ensuring meals meet CACFP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in food preparation and safety in high-volume settings.
• Ability to develop nutritious weekly menus based on available ingredients.
• Experience with inventory management and supply coordination.
• Comfort working with diverse populations and dietary needs.
• Proficient with basic tech tools including email and office apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly rotating kitchen menus emphasizing balanced meals.
• Collaborate with shelter staff to maintain inventory and supplies.
• "Shop" for and transport food from center to kitchen regularly.
• Prepare meals for 70-90 people per service with quality and presentation.
• Accommodate dietary needs and special requests.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and proper labeling of meals and storage.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Menu development

Inventory management

English fluency

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Join the NVFS family as the Shelter Kitchen Specialist. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals to shelter guests, while upholding food safety standards and managing daily kitchen operations.

This part-time role includes weekend shifts from 9am to 7pm and requires culinary expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Responsibilities span menu development, inventory coordination with HRC staff, and ensuring meals meet CACFP guidelines.