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About the Role

Hamilton Families is seeking a passionate Cook to join our growing team, playing an integral role in providing nutritious meals in a clean and safe environment for families experiencing homelessness. This role is part of the Shelter Program and requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to order, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, in a timely manner
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency and nutritional compliance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workspace in accordance with local health and safety regulations
• Assist with food prep, including chopping, portioning, and storing ingredients
• Monitor food inventory and communicate supply needs to supervisors
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO practices)
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and special meal requirements as needed
• Support meal service operations, including serving food and interacting respectfully with families
• Assist with dishwashing and general kitchen cleanup duties
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operation

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Flexible with hours, including evenings and weekends when needed
• Experienced in cooking and preparing a variety of dishes
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks smoothly
• Commitment to Hamilton Families’ mission and values
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience as a short order cook, line cook, or in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Experience working in nonprofit, shelter, or community-based settings is a plus
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Skills

• Baking
• Pastry and treat preparation
• Cooking
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• ServSafe certification (preferred or ability to obtain)
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Time management

Location

• 260 Golden Gate Avenue & 1631 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry level

Salary/Compensations

• $23.50 per hour

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Wellness benefit programs
• Commuter benefit programs
• Paid time off
• Holidays

About the Company

• Hamilton Families' mission is to end family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Since 1985, we have been meeting the most urgent needs of unhoused families.
• Our programs specialize in preventing family homelessness, providing shelter and transitional housing, supporting children's wellbeing and academic achievement, and returning families to safe and stable housing.
• We believe the San Francisco Bay Area is at its best when people from all backgrounds can start a life here, raise a family here, and thrive here.
• We envision a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and all people and families have a safe and stable place to live.
• We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to our collective success.
• Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Equal Opportunity

• Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization.
• We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams.
• We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds and ages, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, candidates in the LGBTQ+ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the gender spectrum.
• We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.