Shelter Cook

Job Type: Part-time - $8,000.00 Annual Salary... Temporary Grant Position Work Schedule: Monday-Sunday, Flexible Work Hours**

The Samaritan House of Orangeburg County, Inc. (TSH) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated under the laws of the State of South Carolina to provide temporary housing and stabilization services to homeless men, women and their children. Our mission is to transition the lives of our residents to enhance their quality of life.

**JOB PURPOSE:**

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Shelter Cook will prepare balanced meals and follow established guidelines for food preparation. Duties include preparing ingredients, developing a weekly menu, and following food health and safety procedures.

Work may include operating a stove, grill, oven, or fryer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Prepare assigned breakfast, lunch and dinner

meals (snacks as appropriate)

Develop weekly menus

approved by the Executive Director to ensure quality and

portion.

Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work

stations

Prepare ingredients for washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat,

etc.

Storing all food

properly

Stocking and organizing food pantry

Sanitizing kitchen, appliances, refrigerators, freezers and dining areas

Assist Executive Director in shopping for food and food items

Maintain accountability for all items purchased to assist Executive Director in preparing for audits and accountability reports

Train others (as assigned) in the full operation of the kitchen and dining areas

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Must be able to read and write and follow directions related to meal preparation

Must pass a

criminal background check

Previous food service experience or relevant work experience

preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or

crawl; lift, stack and maneuver objects that may weigh 30-50 pounds.

Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to

focus.