Cook & Custodian

Salvation Army • Laredo, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Cook & Custodian for the Laredo Corps, located in Laredo, Texas. This role involves cooking and serving nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules, ensuring all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner. The position also includes cleaning kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances, and maintaining an inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. This is a part-time hourly position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One-year experience cooking food for large groups, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
• Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules.
• Ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner.
• Cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances.
• Maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.
• Drive a Salvation Army vehicle safely following all laws, regulations, and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED