Cook

Description

DEPARTMENT : Seattle White Center

POSITION TITLE : Cook

STATUS : Regular Full-Time / Non-exempt

DIRECT SUPERVISOR : Corps Officers and Operations Manager

FUNCTION OF POSITION

Responsible for planning, preparation and serving of meals; as needed for corps and community center programming.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible to the Corps Officer and Operations Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army's mission, philosophy and practices
• Experience as a cook, in menu planning, purchasing, and food service
• Ability to accurately figure costs of meals.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment
• Current food handlers certificate
• A valid, in-state license and ability to pass The Salvation Army's in-house driving test and MVR check
• If an employee owns his / her own vehicle, must possess current auto insurance for instances in which a personal vehicle is used on TSA time and / or business. Please note that TSA adheres to the federal standards regarding mileage reimbursement.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions : paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance : Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO / PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans : Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave : The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave : 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

"The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds."

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Women / Veterans / People with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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