Cook; Weekdays

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Catholic Charities is currently looking for a Cook at Our Daily Bread Employment Center. The Cook performs daily cooking and meal preparation of large batches of food that will be served to our clients in a fast‑paced environment, coordinating the overall daily operation of the kitchen, assisting other cooks and staff, and delivering food while following food health and safety procedures.

The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm.

For over 35 years, Our Daily Bread Employment Center has offered daily hot meals, case management, job training, and employment counseling to Baltimore City residents. We believe access to healthy food is a human right and a collective responsibility; meeting this need demands sustained commitment from staff, volunteers, donors, and the wider community.

• Ensures compliance with health regulations and protects products throughout the service cycle from receiving to service, addressing non‑compliance issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensures that all food is prepared and served in accordance with safe food handling practices, maintaining proper procedures and reporting violations.
• Receives and properly stores food donations, ensuring accurate documentation and accountability for inventory management.
• Plans menus as required, ensuring apportionments, good nutrition, and utilization of donated food, while adhering to dietary guidelines and budget constraints.
• Orients and trains kitchen workers to provide assistance with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, while monitoring their performance and ensuring compliance with training guidelines.
• Ensures that sanitary conditions are maintained and cleans areas and equipment, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective measures.
• Maintains records and statistics associated with kitchen operations, ensuring accuracy for all documented information.
• Maintains proper inventory levels, monitoring stock, reducing waste, and reporting shortages.
• Works independently, focusing on daily kitchen operations, while ensuring efficiency in food quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 1–2 years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant environment.

• Valid Serv Safe® Food Handler certification or obtain it within six months of employment and maintain it thereafter.

• Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance, and working independently with minimal direction.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor toward staff, clients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents, fostering positive relationships.
• Always upholds and ensures compliance with proper food safety requirements and standards.
• Proficient in using computer systems and software for job functions, including basic Windows PC usage, web browsing, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and One Drive.

• No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
• Remain in a stationary position, which may involve standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Move about to accomplish tasks or transition between work sites, which may involve walking, standing, or traveling to various locations as required.
• Position oneself in ways to accomplish tasks in confined spaces as needed to complete job responsibilities.
• Adjust or move objects up to fifty pounds (50 lb) in all directions, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning items.
• Engage in communication with others to exchange information, which may involve speaking, listening, writing, or using electronic communication methods.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers, including typing, data entry, or handling small objects, throughout the workday requiring ergonomic attention.
• Operate kitchen machinery and/or power equipment to complete tasks, ensuring proper handling, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures.

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma‑informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self‑care, and that believes every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

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