Cook

The Midland Division Salvation Army Corps located in Springfield, Missouri, is looking for an individual who would like to apply their experience as a Cook.

This is a part-time 20 per week, $15.00 per hour.

701 Good Hope Street

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Position Summary

This position is expected to perform all functions of a Corps Cook. This includes but is not limited to ensuring efficient and healthy operation of the kitchen and dining area; adherence to weekly menu plans, reporting food and supply needs to the supervisor, preparation and serving of meals; and clean-up of kitchen and dining area. Position is expected to comply with and meet The Salvation Army, Federal, State and Local policies, and standards.

Essential Duties :

• Prepare and serve food. Lift and carry cooking materials and supplies. Operate necessary kitchen equipment for food preparation and clean-up.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations / codes regarding food preparation and service including maintenance of proper sanitation by wearing plastic gloves, hair nets, and aprons.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils.
• Ensure dining room tables and floors are sanitary before and after meals. Keep kitchen refrigerators, walk-in refrigerator, freezer, and all drawers and cabinets clean and organized at all times. Keep and maintain a daily temperature log of food being served, as well as all refrigerators and freezers.
• Keep all foods in the refrigerators labeled with date and contents ensuring a healthy rotation of food stock.
• Attend necessary state and city certification classes and participate in required meetings of shelter staff.
• Report any damage or theft of kitchen items to supervisor.
• Meet weekly with the CO to assure continuity of the above essential duties.
• Pick up food items in a TSA-provided vehicle or, when one is not available, in the employee's own vehicle.
• Prepare and submit to the CO a shopping list for needed food / supplies and suggestions for future menu plans.
• Maintain client confidentiality, proper client staff boundaries and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• This includes but is not limited to such as : resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and clients; respect of others' property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year cooking experience for groups of 30-50. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Able to comply with recipes, safety handling instructions and job description. Medically qualified to work in food service area. Able to prepare meals in large quantities. Appropriate drivers' licenses and pass TSA MVR check is a plus. Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens and ServSafe certification within three months of employment. Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Must think independently and demonstrate sound judgment. Must be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission and policies

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties. Capable of frequently lifting 25 pounds and occasionally lifting to 50 pounds. Will occasionally move 50 or more pounds using dolly / cart / truck. Most work will be indoors in a temperature control environment; however, in the kitchen it will get above 80 degrees at times. Medium cold category temperatures will be experienced in the walk-in refrigerator / freezer.