Cook

About Us:

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For more than 45 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaways, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families. 

In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan. 

Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing/providing fresh nutritional meals to clients and staff in one or more residential group home facility for youth and young adults. They also are tasked to order, and pick-up groceries as budgeted for the programs and/or deliver nutritional meals to a specified group home/worksite. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks breakfast and dinner for up to 15 youth to include meals for residents with restricted diets.
• Ensures ingredients and final products are fresh. 
• Follows recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients. 
• Bakes, grills, steams and boils meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods. 
• Presents, garnishes, and arranges final dishes. 
• Occasionally serves food.
• Ensures food supplies and all equipment meet State Health Department regulations and standards. 
• Maintains the budget and purchases bi-weekly groceries for two facilities.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Handles and stores ingredients and food.
• Labels all purchased food with purchase date.
• Organizes and keeps all cabinets, freezers, and the refrigerator clean. 
• Ensures all freezers and refrigerators have thermostats.
• Assists with the upkeep of the whole facility, documenting and reporting all maintenance issues to management.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
• Provides on-site supervision, while maintaining professional boundaries, crisis intervention and counseling services to youth in residence at both Chloe House and Bruce House.
• Manages time between both facilities.
• Assists in transporting youth as needed.
• Engages with youth in a variety of activities. 
• Supports youth in achieving daily goals, building life skills, and problem solving.
• Participates in required annual training required by the licensing agency and Program Manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Qualification:  

A high school diploma or GED required.      

• 3 years of hands-on cooking experience.
• Valid Food Handler's Permit.
• Must have the ability to stand, lift, and manage equipment in the amount of 20 to 25 pound.
• Must have the ability to gain and sustain various background and clearance checks.
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Great customer service skills.
• Must be detailed orientated and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.  

Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.