Weekend Kitchen Cook: Shelter Meals & Community Impact

Shelter House, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Shelter House, Inc. is seeking a Cook to support the Kennedy Emergency Shelter kitchen. You will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring meals meet safety and nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities include stocking, labeling, coordinating with volunteers, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. The role requires 1+ year of kitchen experience and willingness to work weekends and early shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritional and well-balanced meals for each mealtime according to federal and state nutritional guidelines.
• Ensure adequate stocking of essential food items in the refrigerator and self-serve areas.
• Check stock, assist with unloading food deliveries and maintain inventories needed for kitchen operation within an established budget.
• Clean kitchen and equipment regularly and adhere to health department regulations.
• Accept and label all food donations from the community.
• Monitor and assist kitchen volunteers.
• Attend Shelter House staff meetings and training as directed by the direct supervisor and/or Director.
• Serve meals to residents and accommodate any special needs or dietary requests.

Skills

Cooking in commercial kitchen

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Shelter House, Inc. is seeking a Cook to support the Kennedy Emergency Shelter kitchen. You will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring meals meet safety and nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities include stocking, labeling, coordinating with volunteers, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. The role requires 1+ year of kitchen experience and willingness to work weekends and early shifts.