Trauma-Informed Shelter Cook (Bilingual)

Cornerstones, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstones, Inc. seeks a Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS). You will stock stations, follow health regulations, and ensure timely, equitable meal service in an emergency shelter setting.

The role requires a patient, trauma-informed approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Bilingual English/Spanish skills and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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
• Be 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.
• Must be responsible, dependable, and display the highest level of integrity.
• Attentive to constraints of time and funds in setting stretch goals
• Respectful of staff, volunteers, funders and program participants
• Forward thinker, considering not just today but what are the implications for tomorrow
• Collaborative leader, working with others individually and in teams
• The work is performed in a kitchen environment in an emergency shelter
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 9 hours with breaks).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Read recipes

Patience with vulnerable populations

Team player

Fast-paced kitchen

Flexible hours

Integrity

Job description

Cornerstones, Inc. seeks a Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS). You will stock stations, follow health regulations, and ensure timely, equitable meal service in an emergency shelter setting.

The role requires a patient, trauma-informed approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Bilingual English/Spanish skills and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations are a plus.