The Shelter Kitchen Assistant helps to ensure efficient kitchen operations by assisting the shelter cook with daily kitchen operations. The volunteer will partner with shelter cook to:
- Inspect the refrigerator and pantry and dispose of expired items.
- Maintain quality standards of kitchen appliances including stove, oven, refrigerators, ice machine, etc.
- Maintain overall cleanliness of kitchen including countertops, dishes, sinks, floors, etc.
- Assist with the organizational system in the kitchen by sorting and storing items in their proper place when they arrive, and rotating stock based on expiration dates.
- Assist with meal preparation by gathering ingredients, cutting vegetables, and other preparatory tasks.
- Serve lunch to shelter guests and assist with clean up after the meal.
- Restock kitchen supplies and paper products.
Weekdays 11am – 2pm. Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required. Share your talent for cooking and organization with this volunteer opportunity!
Please note this is not a community service opportunity and requires a minimum, once a week, six-month commitment.
Any questions can be sent to Vicky Bonilla at vbonilla@nvfs.org
