Penington Friends House, an intergenerational, residential community in the Union Square neighborhood of Manhattan, has been providing affordable short- and long-term accommodations, meals and fellowship for Quakers and individuals inspired by Quaker testimonies since 1897. Operated by an independent nonprofit Quaker organization and governed by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) according to Quaker precepts of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, the Penington aspires to serve as a model of cooperative living.
Job description
Part-time : Sunday and Monday evening meals for approximately twenty-six (26) people.
Proposed start date: December 6th (or as soon thereafter as possible). Priority given to applications received by November 2, 2026.
What You'll Do:
● Prepare a mixture of meat, vegetarian, and vegan entrees, sides, and salads
● Have a fair amount of autonomy with the menu
● Cook meals from both planned ingredients as well as from what is available in the
pantry/refrigerator/freezer
● Engage with the residents and visitors of the Penington Friends House community
What We're Looking For:
● Professional cooking experience
● Experience cooking for groups and/or communal households
● Willingness to cook both vegan and meat entrees
● Openness to adapt to allergy requirements as well as communal input
● Food safety knowledge/certification
● An open and respectful communication style that is aligned with the culture and expectations of a diverse household that is striving to live by Quaker values
Equal Opportunity: Penington Friends House is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We appreciate your interest! Please see the job description linked here.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
Role requirements
Required skills
Professional cooking experience
Experience cooking for groups and/or communal households
Willingness to cook both vegan and meat entrees
Openness to adapt to allergy requirements as well as communal input
An open and respectful communication style that is aligned with the culture and expectations of a diverse household that
Required certifications or licenses
Food safety knowledge/certification
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