Cook Assistant, Part-Time

Equitable Social Solutionshas been providing an array of homelessness prevention and housing supports since 2013. With programs in Eugene, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; Madison, Wisconsin; and San Diego, California, Equitable Social Solutions has helped hundreds of households achieve housing stability.

• Equitable Social Solutions strives to eliminate housing barriers created by equity gaps that lead to housing instability.
• Our goal is to place individuals and families in permanent, stable housing and provide the needed tools and support to develop self-sufficiency. Once placed, supportive services are a key aspect to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met.
• Equitable Social Solutions impacts lives by creating tailored solutions for each person we serve in order to break the cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness.
• Our program models are person-centered, unique to those we serve and sensitive to the diversity of the human experience.

• Assist Chef with proper receiving and putting away of deliveries according to proper HAACP protocols. Inform chef of any issues with delivery in a timely manner; (i.e-damaged goods delivered, missing items, etc.)
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 45lbs from the floor to waist height repeatedly.
• Be able to demonstrate basic knife skills and recipe conversions.
• Assist with transportation of prepared meals and supplies between shelter sites for our clients.
• Assist the chef in picking up necessary supplies and ingredients from food suppliers utilizing a pre-approved company purchase card.
• Will oversee prep, cooking, and transportation of meals between shelter sites when Chef is out. Will be able to create own meals with guidance from Chef to provide nutritious and balanced meals for clients.
• Follow proper closing and breakdown procedures to ensure the kitchen and equipment are well maintained based upon provided checklists.
• Report and equipment malfunction, food/cleaning inventory issues to Chef in a timely manner to allow a prompt response and resolution to any issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

One year minimum kitchen experience preferred. Will train right candidate

Valid Driver's License

Reliable mode of transportation with current vehicle insurance to help transport food and supplies between sites

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

$41,600.00 to $45,760.00 annual salary

At Equitable Social Solutions, we empower individuals and families through supports that inspire long-term stability and success. We work with our partners to uplift individuals, families and communities impacting lives by creating tailored solutions for each person we serve in order to break the cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness.

When you join Equitable Social Solutions, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equitable Social Solutions, we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equitable Social Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.