Cook / Volunteer CoordinatorSociety of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix

Cook / Volunteer Coordinator 

Department: Kitchen

FLSA Status: Full Time 

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Schedule:  

• Thursday: 4:00am - 12:30pm
• Friday:  6:00am- 2:30pm (May be required to stay later on Fridays)
• Saturday:  6:00am- 2:30pm
• Sunday:  6:00am- 2:30pm
• Monday: 6:00am- 2:30pm 
• Tuesday: OFF
• Wednesday: OFF

Job Summary

Cooks support SVdP’s mission to Feed, Clothe, House, and Heal by preparing meals, maintaining kitchen standards, supporting volunteers, and contributing to a positive and mission-driven work environment. 

Specific Duties & Measurable Expectations

• Perform basic prep tasks (washing, peeling, chopping, portioning)

• Complete daily prep tasks with 100% on-time completion

• Demonstrate ongoing skill development

• Maintain portion accuracy

• Maintain workstation cleanliness

• Set up and break down stations properly

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries using FIFO

• Communicate clearly with team and leadership

• Complete all required training

• Engage positively with volunteers

• Perform other duties as assigned

Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities

• Supervise volunteers with routine check-ins

• Prepare volunteer workstations

• Stage Cambros and containers for meals

• Demonstrate food preparation and safety techniques

• Maintain a welcoming environment

• Communicate volunteer impact and mission

• Label, weigh, and store food safely

• Complete end-of-shift cleaning duties

• Maintain sanitation, safety, and professionalism

Minimum Hiring Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic food preparation skills; willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•  Active Food Handler Card required
•  Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, reach and lift 50+ lbs required
• At Least 2+ years of experience working in a kitchen 
• At Least 2+ years of customer service experience

About St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing those in need while offering meaningful volunteer opportunities rooted in compassion. SVdP does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected class.