Cook (Culinary Assistant)

Job Title:                                 Culinary Assistant                                                                                   

FLSA Status:                           Salary /Non-Exempt                                                                                               

Work Schedule:                       Days and hours will vary

Reports to:                              Sous Chef     

Location:                                 Chittenango   

Salary:                                    $35,000 - $40,000 (depending on experience)                                                                      

Clear Path for Veterans, Inc. (CPV or Clear Path) is a community-based organization delivering world-class, holistic programs and services to veterans and their families without condition. The Culinary Assistant assists the Sous Chef with maintaining a productive, functional kitchen through organizing and directing volunteer staff and maintaining the kitchen and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition. This position reports to the Sous Chef.

Support General Kitchen Operations

1. Assists with execution of food truck and catering menus.


2. Ensures a high-quality hospitality experience for veterans and other guests at all times.


3. Assists with organization and cleanliness of facility to include but not limited to dishwashing and cleaning restrooms areas as needed.


4. Follows all health and safety standards.


5. Coordinates with Sous Chef for distribution of food


6. Maintains and manages volunteer staff in coordination with the Volunteer Manager; provides guidance and direction to volunteers during service and events.


7. Oversees all kitchen volunteers to ensure accurate and complete execution of daily tasks allowing for efficient operation of the kitchen.


8. Assists Sous Chef with new kitchen volunteer training to ensure health and safety standards are met.


9. Assists with large-scale event preparation and service; assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and maintenance for events.


10. Assists the Sous Chef with ensuring that food preparation meets sanitation standards, and its presentation is aesthetically appealing aligning with the Clear Path standard of excellence.


11. Ensures dishes are cleaned and organized.


12. Maintains quality and consistency of food.


13. Ensures compliance during on-site and off-site operations.


14. Completes other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.

• Minimum of one (1) year in a food preparation and service environment required; properly documented and validated volunteer experience primarily consisting of food preparation and service will also be accepted.

• ServSafe Certification preferred.

• Effective leadership skills; ability to motivate others.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships.


• The ability to evaluate issues and suggest appropriate solutions.


• Ability to be consistently reliable during service and events.


• Ability to provide effective volunteer supervision and support and to provide guidance and direction to volunteers.


• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; attention to detail.


• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification.


• Computer literate with good MS skills to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Valid New York State driver’s license and must have use of a reliable vehicle.


• Work evenings and weekends as needed.


• Must be comfortable with dogs in the workplace.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and have the ability to independently lift a maximum of 50 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient for constant use of computer keyboard and other office equipment.  Vision sufficient for frequent use of a computer monitor, developing and reading paperwork.

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• All Clear Path for Veterans employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner towards others to include but not limited to; Veterans, volunteers, visitors and other Clear Path employees.  


• Ensure that Veterans, volunteers, employees, donors and visitors have a positive experience with Clear Path.


• Supports and promotes the Clear Path mission.


• Adheres to Clear Path for Veterans policies and procedures.


• Promotes teamwork amongst coworkers.


• Meets or exceeds expected performance standards, including consistently reporting to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position.