Job Description

Whether it's overcoming poverty or hunger, The Salvation Army of Fox Cities is there to help. Help make a difference by serving those in need and apply today!

The Child Care Center Cook will provide nutritional snacks and lunches for children enrolled in the Salvation Army Child Learning Center.

About the role:

• Plan menus for snacks and lunches for enrolled children, according to CACFP requirements and guidelines, and within budget and time constraints
• Estimate amount of food needed in relation to number of children and serving sizes
• Acquire necessary food items and supplies
• Maintain, in storage, preparation and service of food, proper sanitation and health standards in compliance with all applicable CACFP and State and local laws and regulations
• Prepare lunches and snacks for children and adults
• Serve lunches to children, prep and set up snack carts
• Maintain proper records and submit to Director
  • Daily expenditures of food, equipment and supply purchases
  • Monthly menus, in advance
  • Monthly food production records, utilizing CACFP forms
  • Maintain monthly participation records - snack and lunch counts
  • Income-adult payments
  • ServSafe or sanitation certification required within first four months of employment
• Maintain kitchen in compliance with licensing regulations
• Coordinate use of kitchen with Head Start cooking staff
• Participate in ongoing training of staff through in-service training, staff meetings, orientation, and other so designated programs

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Who we are:

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

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life

Part-time employees with a regular work schedule of 20-29 hours per week are eligible for voluntary life benefits, prorated holiday pay and prorated paid time off.

Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.