Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $52,000.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with employer match
Paid holidays
floating holidays
team building events
Job Description
Shelter House is a dedicated nonprofit organization established in 1981 to address and respond to the homelessness crisis specifically in Fairfax County. Over the decades, the organization has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a reputable agency with a workforce exceeding 100 employees. Shelter House operates with a clear mission focused on preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence within the community. Their commitment is reflected in the support and services they provide, having impacted nearly 2,000 individuals in the past year alone, with half being children. The organization's culture is deeply rooted in its core values of Inclusivity, Collaboration,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years cooking experience
- Experience in operating a commercial kitchen
- Current Serv Safe certification
- Ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff
- Strong organizational and inventory management skills
- Ability to maintain sanitary and safe kitchen conditions
- Must be able to participate in on-call rotations
- Ability to use Google Workspace applications
- Ability to lift 10-20 pounds and stand or sit for long periods
- Annual TB test required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of cooking experience
- Experience operating in a commercial kitchen
- Maintained Serv Safe certification
- Kitchen management experience preferred
Job Duties
- Ensure the preparation and service of nutritious, well-balanced meals for each mealtime in accordance with federal and state nutritional guidelines
- Supervise full-time, part-time, and on-call kitchen staff
- Provide hands-on training and ongoing guidance to all kitchen staff
- Monitor kitchen supplies and maintain accurate inventories, including perishable items and USDA commodities, while operating within the established budget
- Manage food budget and place orders
- Plan for additional food needs during hypothermia season
- Ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment to uphold sanitary food preparation conditions and comply with health department regulations
- Coordinate the acceptance and pickup of community food donations
- Accurately document donations and prepare reports for the Community Coordinator
- Collaborate with the Director to regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for kitchen operations
- Monitor and assist kitchen volunteers
- Attend Shelter House staff meetings and trainings as required
- Utilize Google Workspace applications as part of daily work responsibilities
- Model a caring, respectful, and supportive attitude toward residents while enforcing resident guidelines and shelter procedures
- Serve in an on-call capacity to cover kitchen needs
- Develop and implement the inclement weather plan for kitchen staff operations
- Demonstrate Shelter House core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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