Food Programs Prep Cook /Dishwasher

Preble Street’s Food Services Programs help meet the nutritional needs of our community members through our Food Security Hub, Mobile Food Services, Food Pantry, and shelter-based meal service sites. Preble Street has adapted how it provides food services to effectively meet the food needs of people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity—and our team of food services professionals work together in our innovative Food Programs toward achieving our goals to address and end hunger in our communities.

Preble Street’s Food Programs has a full-time Dishwasher/Prep Cook position available to work as part of the collaborative team at the Food Security Hub. This position supports the Chefs and Sous Chefs in delivering high-quality food services consistent with the agency’s mission. Responsibilities include food preparation and packaging, dishwashing, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and opening or closing the kitchen as needed. The Food Programs Dishwasher/Prep Cook also trains and guides volunteers working in the kitchen.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), first-shift position. Candidates may choose from one of the following schedules:

Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Dishwasher/Prep Cook qualifications include alignment with Preble Street’s mission and understanding of social, economic, and food justice. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years’ experience in commercial or institutional foodservice, or other relevant culinary experience.

Skills needed for Dishwasher/ Prep Cook include the ability to guide the work of volunteers, communicate effectively, respectfully and professionally, ability to work flexible hours including weekends, understanding of and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty, strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work in a team setting with a diverse population; and ability to perform work according to safety rules and practices.

Consistent, reliable attendance at work as scheduled is required.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $22.31/hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.

Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.
 

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