Kitchen Associate, Part-Time Cook

The Hospitality Hub of Memphis Kitchen Associate, Part-Time Cook Memphis, TN
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The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Associate is to prepare timely healthy, delicious meals for all overnight guests; additional meal services as needed for staff, guests, and visitors. The Kitchen Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen—including the storage and dining area—and creating a healthy, bright, and fresh environment. All positions may, if needed, help in other departments on occasion.

The Hospitality Hub works to help people exit homelessness. Located in downtown Memphis, the Hub campus is a safe, kind, and respectful environment that serves as a single point of entry to comprehensive support services for those experiencing homelessness. We provide our guests with the stabilizing resources they need, including temporary shelter, assistance acquiring identification, employment opportunities, and referrals to community partners.

About the Role: The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Associate is to prepare timely healthy, delicious meals for all overnight guests; additional meal services as needed for staff, guests, and visitors. The Kitchen Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen—including the storage and dining area—and creating a healthy, bright, and fresh environment. All positions may, if needed, help in other departments on occasion.

The Hospitality Hub serves people who have experienced discrimination, violence, and other traumatic events. Many Hub clients and guests are healing from trauma related to their marginalization. It is critically important that all members of the Hub team maintain a hospitable and welcoming environment by remaining calm and kind when clients are feeling frustrated.

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Hours :
Monday - Friday, 3:00 to 8:00 pm, some Saturdays

Pay: Range starts at $15/hour

Benefits: All full-time, regular employees at the Hospitality Hub are offered medical insurance benefits, paid vacation days, paid sick days, and paid parental leave.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
• Cooks main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
• Plates and serves or pre-packs prepared foods
• Follows all kitchen operation and hygiene procedures to meet food safety standards and regulations including the handling and storage of food
• Follows recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
• Wears gloves when handling all food
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift
• Puts away all pots, pans, and utensils where they belong
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
• Familiar with industry best practices including healthy eating and sanitation
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to use Slack (a chat messaging application) to communicate with colleagues
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Ability to work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions
• Able to work 5 hours on your feet and lift 30 lbs

Hiring Process:

Applications for this position are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, we strongly encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as they are able.

Due to application volume, we cannot confirm receipt or respond to every submission. If your experience aligns with many qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

The Hospitality Hub works with vulnerable populations, and all employment offers are contingent on a background check. Results do not necessarily disqualify candidates.

The Hospitality Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, military status, housing status, or any other protected category. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all ages to apply.