The Cook oversees food preparation and serving of meals and snacks for participants of our Child Care and Adult Food programs. The cook is responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, inventory, and safety of the Corps kitchen.
The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.• Plan menus in accordance with Child Care and Adult Food Program nutritional guidelines and food restrictions.• Prepare, cook, and deliver meals to program participants.• Keep inventory of and organize food and kitchen supplies.• Place orders for food and kitchen-related supplies.• Maintain hygiene and safety of kitchen in accordance with state licensing requirements.• Dispose of any old, leftover, or expired food from the refrigerator and freezer.• Maintain kitchen equipment and inform management if any issues arise.• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.
• High School diploma or equivalent.• 1 – 2 years of professional food service experience.• Infant/Child and Adult CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.• Must clear fingerprint and CARI background checks.• Must provide health screening that includes physical and TB results within the first 90 days of employment.• Must be able to lift 30lb and stand for long periods of time.• Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission as a church and a social services organization.
We fight with love.
The Salvation Army 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, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
