Cook

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION : Herberger Center – Phoenix, Arizona

STATUS : On-Call

MISSION STATEMENT :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Phoenix Family Services is looking to fill an On-Call Cook position. The successful candidates for these positions will have flexible schedules, at least 1 year of food service experience and the ability to work in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Food that qualifies is prepared for next day (i.e. desserts and sack lunches).
• Assist with food / meal preparation as directed by the Lead Cook.
• Supplies are obtained from the storerooms, coolers, or freezer for the following day cooking.
• Work area is cleaned and the skillet and ovens are cleaned and sanitized.
• The receipt of deliveries and maintenance of food service areas are organized and supervised.
• Food and equipment are secured from theft.
• The food service area is cleaned and maintained on a daily basis at standards which insure full compliance with all health and sanitation requirements.
• Works with volunteers who are assigned to work in the Food Service Department.
• Food and non-food items are received and stored with assistance.
• All daily cleaning tasks assigned are completed then documented.
• All documentation is properly maintained.
• Other duties as assigned as they relate to the efficient management of the kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.