Our Daily Bread -Cook

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

The work schedule is every weekend 6am - 1:30pm.

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. This position coordinates the overall daily operation of the kitchen, cleans, assists other cooks and staff, and delivers food while following food health and safety procedures.

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, and every one of us plays an integral role.

• Ensures compliance with health regulations and protects products throughout the service cycle from receipt to service, while being responsible for addressing any non‑compliance issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensures that all food is prepared and served in accordance with safe food handling practices, and is held accountable for 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 the utilization of donated food, while focusing on 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, while addressing any deficiencies and implementing corrective measures.
• Maintains records and statistics associated with kitchen operations, ensuring accuracy for all documented information.
• Maintains proper inventory levels, taking responsibility for monitoring stock, reducing waste, and reporting shortages.
• Works independently, focused on daily kitchen operations, while ensuring efficiency in food quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Trains residential clients using a coaching model in the handling, preparation, and serving/delivery of meals.
• Addresses areas to help residential clients overcome obstacles to reach desired outcomes in kitchen assignments and operations.

• 1 year of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen and/or restaurant environment.

• Serv Safe® Food Handler certification. May be obtained within six months of employment and maintained thereafter.

• Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance and working independently, requiring minimal direction or supervision.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents, fostering positive relationships.
• Upholds and ensures compliance with proper food safety requirements and standards.
• Has knowledge of computer systems and software for daily job functions, including basic Windows PC, web browsing (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and One Drive, is preferred.

• No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
• Remaining in a stationary position, which may involve standing or sitting for extended periods, as required to complete tasks or duties associated with the role.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or transitioning between different work sites, which may involve walking, standing, or traveling to various locations as required by the role.
• Positioning oneself in ways to…