Parish Kitchen Weekend Staff

Parish Kitchen Weekend Manager

Due to growing needs in our community and a desire to provide increased support, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington is seeking candidates to help run and serve at Parish Kitchen on the weekends as part of a two-person team.  Depending on your availability, you could be scheduled as little as once a month or up to 4 or 5 times per month on Saturdays and/or Sundays.  Saturday and Sunday hours for Weekend staff are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., as scheduled. Serving hours are 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Compensation: $15.00 per hour.

Overall Purpose:

Parish Kitchen is a special ministry that serves a free lunch every day in Covington to anyone who is hungry.  We are looking for individuals who feel a call to serve within the context of this ministry of the Catholic Church and who can work with the population we serve. Reporting to the Parish Kitchen Manager, the Weekend Managers oversees all aspects of this operation on the weekends.  Prior experience in one or more of the following would be a strong plus: food service, ministry, and social work. 

 Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Dining room setup, cooking, and meal preparation before guests arrive.
• Follow all sanitation and safety guidelines as required by Public Health Department.
• Overseeing 4 – 5 volunteers and assisting in serving food during serving hours.
• Creating a welcoming environment and maintaining an orderly flow while respecting all guests and volunteers.
• Overseeing and helping with final clean up, including utensils, equipment, bathrooms, floors, and trash removal.
• Communicating with the Parish Kitchen Manager whenever issues or concerns arise.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards for the position. Staff will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume, including at least three references, and email to Shannon Braun at sbraun@covingtoncharities.org.  If you have a question, please call or email Jim Wendeln, the Manager of Parish Kitchen, at 859-581-7745 or jwendeln@covingtoncharities.org.   

Catholic Charities is an equal employment opportunity.

Posted to website 10/24/2022