Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for serving to shelter guests following a daily task list and planned menu. 

Work with other cooks and community volunteers in preparation of weekly menu, integrating donated and pre-prepared foods, purchased supplemental foods, and leftover foods, and ensuring that meals are nutritionally sound.

Monitor portion sizes to control food costs.

Accommodate documented special dietary needs of shelter guests as needed/requested. This accommodation must be approved by the foodservice manager.

Assist in monitoring inventory, storage and distribution of food and supplies. Closely monitor the receipt dates of donated foods to maximize the efficient and safe use of such foods within allowable time frames.

Recommend food, kitchen supplies and equipment to be purchased.

Maintain strict confidentiality and propriety in matters related to guests’ information.

Assist in training volunteers on safe food preparation and presentation. 

Responsible for maintaining kitchen and for ensuring volunteers act in compliance with standards set by Montgomery County Division of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health’s Food Protection Program as applicable to food service providers, to include sanitation standards, safe food temperatures, and food handling and storage guidelines.

Coordinate with other kitchen staff at the time of shift change, sharing any and all information regarding out-of-ordinary kitchen operations or special instructions.

Work at multiple locations as needed providing own reliable transportation.