Trauma-Informed Shelter Cook (Bilingual)

Cornerstones; Reston (VA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cornerstones is seeking a Cook to work under the Kitchen Manager at Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS), preparing three meals and three snacks daily for adult-only residents. The role emphasizes equitable, timely food service delivered with integrity in alignment with the agency's mission and values.

The ideal candidate can read and follow recipes unsupervised, communicate in English and Spanish, and handle a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining health compliance and safety standards.

Formación

• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
• Must be able to communicate in both English and Spanish.
• Must have patience with vulnerable populations including individuals with disabling conditions.
• Willing to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends may be required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong attention to follow-through.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and as a member of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS).
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Follows health department regulations while handling and preparing food.
• Serves food during mealtimes.
• Prepares morning, afternoon, and evening snacks.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen in compliance with local health department code.
• Position requires frequent physical activity including unloading and stocking donations.
• Responsible for pulling items for the next day's meals.
• Informs supervisor of any food items or kitchen supply needs.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Kitchen Manager.
• Assumes overall operation of food services activities when Food Services Manager is not present.
• Serves as essential staff during inclement weather and other emergencies.
• Services are delivered in accordance with Agency Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Performs any other duties deemed necessary to support the program and agency.

Conocimientos

Read and follow a recipe

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patience with vulnerable populations

Follow directions and ask questions

Fast-paced kitchen

Flexible hours

Analytical and problem-solving

Customer service and interpersonal

Detail-oriented and follow-through

Team player

Descripción del empleo

Cornerstones is seeking a Cook to work under the Kitchen Manager at Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS), preparing three meals and three snacks daily for adult-only residents. The role emphasizes equitable, timely food service delivered with integrity in alignment with the agency's mission and values.

The ideal candidate can read and follow recipes unsupervised, communicate in English and Spanish, and handle a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining health compliance and safety standards.