Job Description

The Salvation Army Midland Division's Camp Mihaska located in Bourbon, Missouri, is searching for a Lead Cook. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position that comes with a generous benefits' package.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' cooking experience. This position ensures the efficient operation of the kitchen and dining area, preparation and serving of meals, and clean-up of kitchen and dining area.

Essential Functions

• Provides oversight of daily kitchen / food storage operation.
• Assist FSD in food ordering, and departmental work orders / requisitions.
• Assist FSD in establishing and maintaining a cost control/inventory system.
• Assist FSD to make work assignments to kitchen staff and volunteers
• Prepare and serve food.
• Comply with state health regulations in the operation of the kitchen, including maintenance of proper sanitation by wearing plastic gloves, hair nets, and aprons.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils.
• Ensure dining room is set up and tables and floors are clean before and after meals.
• Keep kitchen refrigerators, walk-in refrigerator, freezer, and all drawers and cabinets countertops, equipment and floors clean and organized at all times.
• Keep all foods in the refrigerators labeled with date and contents.

The full job description will be provided to candidates selected for the interview process.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties. Capable of frequently lifting 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up 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 and cold in the walk-in refrigerator/freezer.

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Qualifications

Who are we?

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

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.

Fair Chance Hire

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.

The Salvation Army has a very generous benefits package which includes:

Medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Top-notch insurance at a really reasonable cost.

Free $20,000.00 Basic Life and AD&D insurance.

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, up to $350,000.00 worth of coverage.

Free basic long-term disability insurance with a buy-up option.

Optional short-term disability insurance.

14 Paid holidays per year.

Exceptional paid time off policy that includes sick, vacation, discretionary, and personal time.