Food Service Worker - Cook

Job Objective : Plans, prepares and serves meals and snacks in variety of settings

Essential Functions :

• Accountable for administration of food service budget with proper documentation and reporting
• Prepare monthly menus / meal plans
• Prepare / supervise the preparation and serving of meals
• Requisition, inspect and maintains inventory of foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels, minimize spoilage and ensure standards of quality are met
• Inspect kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
• Receive Pantry Food items 3x weekly and as donations offered / sort and stock upon arrival
• Maintain health standards by rotation of Pantry stock. Keep all floors clear of over stock, boxes, and debris
• Maintain records and provide all reports as requested
• May schedule, train and supervise volunteer kitchen help
• Active participation in meetings and training relating to all service of meal programs and maintenance of permits and licensing
• Report any repairs, maintenance, safety or security needs promptly to the Corps Officer and / or Office Manager

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : High school academic degree or equivalent

Experience : Minimum of two years cooking experience in an instructional setting; prior supervisory experience preferred

Certifications / Licenses : Food handler certification (must secure within 90 days of hire)

Skills / Abilities :

• Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours
• Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, product labels
• Ability to work with figures and keep financial and utilization records
• Must be quality control conscious
• Ability to work effectively with people
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word
• Able to work fully in conjunction with our Mission Statement

Supervisory Responsibility :

May supervise volunteers as cook assistant(s), dining room personnel, and community service workers.

Physical Requirements : Include standing for long periods of time, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40 lbs.; working in warm and cold environments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel : Local driving

Driving : This position requires an employee on occasion to drive. Candidate must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.

Must be approved and maintain approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Commercial grade kitchen, food pantry and dining room

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission :

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.