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Internal Posting: Shepard's Cove Employees Only

*This posting is for current Shepard's Cove employees only. External applicants will be removed.

About Community Crisis Services, Inc.

Community Crisis Services, Inc. (CCSI) has served Prince George's County for over 50 years, providing compassionate crisissupportthrough our hotlines, safe shelter programs, and information and referral services. We are the lead Victim Services Provider for Prince George's County and a leading homeless services provider, operating the county's only non-congregate low-barrier shelter. Our 24/7 services include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), crisis hotlines, domestic violence services, emergency shelters, and housing programs.

CCSI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that lived experience is a valuable qualification and encourage individuals with personal experience navigating homelessness and housing systems to apply.

Position Summary

This position supports the Head Cook of Shelter Services with all activities related to the preparation, distribution and maintenance of food services to Shepherd's Cove residents.

* Candidates must be able to participate in and complete mandatory orientation and onboarding requirements.

Reports to: Food Services Coordinator/Head Cook

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Shepard's Cove Emergency Shelter

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Required

*Minimum education and experience needed to perform the job adequately

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Food Handler's Certificate required; professional certification from a culinary institution preferred
• Experience working in a food services environment (i.e. cafeteria, restaurant, etc.) preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  

Responsibilities

• Cleans all surfaces before preparing meals
• Sets up and prepares meals
• Assists in the supervision of kitchen volunteers
• Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storage rooms, cleaning the oven and stove
• Assists in preparing lunch
• Assists in preparing and serving breakfast by the allotted time in the absence of the Food Service Coordinator
• Assists with preparing weekend meals that can be warmed by staff in the absence of the Food Service Coordinator
• Ensure that paper products are adequate to serve food daily
• Assists in food inventory control
• Perform other duties as required
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Provides courteous service.
  
• Ability to work with diverse staff and client population
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English to convey information effectively.
• Confidently works independently while effectively collaborating as part of a professional team.
  
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to tasks and assignments.
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills, identifying and addressing issues by following proper procedures.
  
• Proficient in using technology, including telephones, computers (PC), laptops, software, and email.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must complete a background check, including fingerprinting, in accordance with CCSI policy
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
• Must complete all required training, including but not limited to:
  • CCSI New Employee Orientation
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention (QPR or equivalent)
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality
  • CPR and First Aid (within 90 days of hire)

Benefits

• Part-time:
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days)
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • AFLAC
  • Perks at Work
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Peer Support certification, support and ongoing supervision
    
• Full-time:
  • All of the above
  • Company Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability & Life Insurance

Work Conditions

• Physical Agility: Ability to stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb for extended periods.
• Lifting & Material Handling: Ability to lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity: Strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Sensory Capabilities: Proficient auditory and visual skills to ensure safety and operational accuracy.
• Communication & Compliance: Ability to understand and accurately follow both written and oral instructions and procedures.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Crisis Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.