Want to practice your culinary skills? Volunteer with us!
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The Shelter Kitchen Assistant helps to ensure efficient kitchen operations by assisting the shelter cook with daily kitchen operations. The volunteer will partner with shelter cook to:Inspect the refrigerator and pantry and dispose of expired items.Maintain quality standards of kitchen appliances including stove, oven, refrigerators, ice machine, etc.Maintain overall cleanliness of kitchen including countertops, dishes, sinks, floors, etc.Assist with the organizational system in the kitchen by sorting and storing items in their proper place when they arrive and rotating stock based on expiration dates.Assist with meal preparation by gathering ingredients, cutting vegetables, and other preparatory tasks.Serve lunch to shelter guests and assist with clean up after the meal.Restock kitchen supplies and paper products.Weekdays 11am - 2pm. Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required. Share your talent for cooking and organization with this volunteer opportunity!Please note that this is not an opportunity that is offered for community service hour completion.
About Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)
For more than a century, Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)has been a trusted partner to Northern Virginia families, helping more than 40,000 across the region overcome challenges and build brighter futures. From housing and food access to early childhood education, mental health, and workforce development, NVFS ensures families and individuals in Northern Virginia have the resources they need to thrive.
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