Assistant Cook - Agape Service Project
Company: 4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Agape Assistant Cook, with the leadership and
support of the Agape Service Project Director and Agape Head Chef,
will work to serve the parish and school groups of Agape Service
Project by managing the seasonal food service program. The Agape
Head Chef and Agape Assistant Cook will work in collaboration to
achieve all aspects of managing the kitchen. RESPONSIBILITIES: •
Work with the Agape team to accomplish the program mission and
goals • Build relationships while working with and serving the
farmworker families, fellow staff, youth, adult leaders, and
volunteers • Implement food program and menu • Recruit, train and
supervise kitchen volunteers • Order, receive, and store food and
cleaning supplies in accordance with local health standards • Use
appropriate kitchen equipment including electrical and mechanical
safely to follow local health standards • Prepare and serve tasty
meals and snacks based on menu in sufficient quantity, honoring
allergies/dietary needs, minimizing waste, and when possible –
prioritizing local, organic, fair-trade foods • Monitor cleanliness
of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area • Log fridge and
freezer temperatures and monitor dishwashers by logging the
dishwasher temperature • Work to build a hospitable environment for
Agape groups • As needed: support additional aspects of the Agape
program (Food Bank, food distribution, spring planning efforts,
etc.) Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: • A good example for youth and
have a servant’s heart • Ability and desire to use God-given gifts
and talents in service of the local Church • Previous cooking
experience • Commitment to the mission and values of Agape Service
Project • Strong communication skills • Be able to work well with
and lead a wide range of ages, from youth to adults, and peers •
Have a passion for social justice and desire to build community
with local farmworker families • Ability to work under pressure in
time constraints • Must be able to lift, unload, move food and
supplies (at least 25 pounds) • Current CPR/First aid and Food
Handlers required (or willingness to obtain prior to season) •
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends LOGISTICS: • Start date:
June 8; End date: August 21 • 25 hours per week • Agape Service
Project operates on the campus of Assumption Catholic Church and
School. All meals are prepared and served at this campus. Address:
2116 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA. Chef and cook will be
responsible for arriving to the Assumption Campus. Agape vehicles
are provided for food and supply purchasing. Agape Assistant Cook
will receive compensation of $21 per hour. In addition, meals
during work hours are provided. Head Chef & Assistant Cook -
Tentative Workdays/Hours (note, some of this will be shared work
hours, and some will be split work hours) • Sundays, 12-6pm •
Mondays, 9:30am-8:30pm • Tuesdays, 9am-5pm • Wednesdays, 4-9pm •
Thursdays, 7am-2pm Any offered salary is determined based on
internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s
skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and
certifications. Benefits: Eligible positions receive a
comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental,
vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term
disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave,
vacation and holidays.
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