Weekend Cook

Methodist Home for Children; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Home for Children in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Part-Time Cook for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM). You will prepare nutritious meals for youth aged 10–17 and staff, supporting a safe, stable environment.

This role emphasizes routine, care, and community, with a focus on food safety, portion control, and cultural dietary needs. The position offers weekend-only hours and an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in cooking or food preparation
• Experience preparing meals for large groups, institutions, schools, residential programs, healthcare settings, or similar environments is preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, safe food handling, and kitchen cleanliness; ability to follow recipes, menus, dietary requirements, and established food-service procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a dependable member of a team
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Willingness to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for youth and staff
• Perform large-volume food preparation and cooking in an institutional setting
• Plan menus that meet USDA and NC CACFP requirements
• Accommodate individual dietary needs and incorporate cultural diversity into menu planning
• Maintain high standards for food safety, kitchen sanitation, cleanliness, and organization
• Monitor food inventory and order, receive, store, and track food and kitchen supplies
• Follow established recipes, portion guidelines, food-handling procedures, and health and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records related to meal preparation, inventory, and food service
• Help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meals are prepared and served on schedule
• Work collaboratively with residential and program staff to support the needs of the youth we serve

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Part-Time Cook – Weekend Shift

Asheville, NC | Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cook with Purpose. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced Cook, Food Service Worker, Food Preparation Specialist, or Kitchen Professional looking for a consistent weekend schedule?

Methodist Home for Children (MHC) is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our team at our Juvenile Crisis and Assessment Center in Asheville, NC. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for youth ages 10–17 and staff while helping create a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young people during a challenging time in their lives.

This is more than food service. The meals you prepare are part of creating a sense of routine, comfort, and care for youth who need it most.

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If you're looking for a part-time cooking job, weekend food service position, or predictable Saturday-Sunday schedule, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for youth and staff
• Performlarge-volume food preparation and cooking in an institutional or residential setting
• Plan menus that meetUSDA and NC Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements
• Accommodate individual dietary needs and incorporatecultural diversity into menu planning
• Maintain high standards forfood safety, kitchen sanitation, cleanliness, and organization
• Monitor food inventory and order, receive, store, and track food and kitchen supplies
• Follow established recipes, portion guidelines, food-handling procedures, and health and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records related to meal preparation, inventory, and food service
• Help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meals are prepared and served on schedule
• Work collaboratively with residential and program staff to support the needs of the youth we serve

What We're Looking For

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in cooking or food preparation
• Experience preparing meals forlarge groups, institutions, schools, residential programs, healthcare settings, or similar environments is preferred
• Knowledge offood safety, sanitation, safe food handling, and kitchen cleanlinessAbility to follow recipes, menus, dietary requirements, and established food-service procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a dependable member of a team
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Willingness to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid

Why Work with Methodist Home for Children?

At MHC, every role contributes to our mission of helping children and families find safety, stability, and hope.

As a Cook, you won't simply prepare meals. You'll help create comfort, consistency, and a welcoming environment for youth who may be experiencing one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

You'll be part of a team that values:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people
• A consistent weekend-only schedule
• Professional development and required training

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