Nonprofit
Published 8/15/25 12:00AM
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Weekday Kitchen Assistant

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Religion & Spirituality
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    This is a one and done opportunity, or you can sign up to serve monthly

    Description

    Position Description:Volunteer Cook

    Accountable to: Food Service Coordinator

    Position Summary:

    The kitchen will assist the Food Service Coordinator in preparing and serving meals, storing food, and ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen.

    Key Responsibilities:

    -Handle receiving and storage/refrigeration of prepared meals provided to agency by GCFD and all ingredients used in meal prep.

    -Ensure timely placement in cold storage until time for meal reheat or ingredient use.

    -Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitary daily.

    -Handle reheat/ cooking and holding/serving of food according to safe food handling procedures and serving in proper portion sizes

    -Ensure proper oven temperatures for reheat using oven thermometer

    -Reheat food within required time frame and to required temperatures for food safety.

    -Hold food safely according to food safety guidelines

    Location

    On-site
    402 N St. Louis Ave, 3330 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, Illinois, US
    3330 W Carroll Ave

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