Cook - Relief (Call-In)

Job Title: Cook

Employment Type: Relief (Call-In) 

Rate of Pay: $23.46 per hour

The Cook plays a vital role in supporting The Gathering Place’s commitment to nourishing and caring for over 3,000 Guests through its meal program. As part of a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment, this role involves preparing and serving large-volume meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and guests. Under direction of the Kitchen Supervisor, the ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, and a deep respect for working in a trauma-informed, low-barrier environment serving vulnerable populations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare delicious, high-volume meals that nourish body and soul


• Support meal service for breakfast, dinner, and supper with precision and care


• Keep the kitchen safe, clean, and organized (you know the drill—FIFO, logs, sanitization)


• Support and guide volunteer crews like the kitchen pro you are


• Work in a dynamic kitchen serving a vulnerable population with empathy, consistency, and respect

What You Bring

• Food Safety Certification or commercial kitchen training


• Experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen


• Ability to multitask under pressure


• Kindness, professionalism, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Clear Record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check

CLOSING DATE: August 19, 2026