Cook

PURPOSE:

Arlington Life Shelter is looking for a cook to prepare and serve meals. Duties include preparing ingredients,

preparing meals, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist staff and serve food

in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, and warmers. Previous experience

in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

Planning, priority setting, verbal communication, ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, clean, and organize workstations for meals

• Prepare and serve meals

• Interact professionally with volunteers, staff and residents

• Prepare ingredients for the shift

• Prepare oven, utensils, and grill for shift

• Cook according to food health and safety standards

• Store all food properly

• Sanitize and clean workstations, utensils and equipment

• Monitor stock and food supplies

• Assist with donations

• Assist others in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

• Organize pantry, refrigerators, and freezers

GENERAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

• Excellent customer service and people skills

• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

• Previous experience as a cook, or relevant work experience, preferred

• Able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through

shift; able to lift to 40 pounds or more

• Must pass a background check

CHALLENGES OF THE POSITION:

The challenge to the individual holding the Cook position is functioning in an environment

characterized by growth and transition. On an ongoing basis, the main challenge is an ability to thrive

in an environment that requires significant self-initiative, flexibility, anticipate kitchen needs, and

collaborate among many team members both internal and external to Arlington Life Shelter.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it

is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the

position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with

disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or significant risk to the health