Cook / Food Service Coordinator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Haverhill, MA

4d • $15 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army’s Haverhill Corps. is hiring a Cook / Food Service Coordinator. This role is responsible for the day-to-day Food Service Operation at the Haverhill Corps. This person must perform duties including but not limited to menu planning, cooking, cleaning and inventory control.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Associates and/or Bachelors in Culinary Arts preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience with creating menus and preparing meals for 100 -200 clients
• Must be ServSafe, Kitchen Manager certified
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified
• Must have allergen awareness certification
• Must have excellent organization skills
• Must understand FIFO inventory control
• Must be able to lift an average of 50lbs
• Must be able to treat all people of varying background with dignity and respect
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, bi-lingual preferred

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory skills preferred (to manage volunteers)

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals according to planned menus, with flexibility to creatively utilize food donations
• Follow all ServSafe protocols regarding proper handling and storage of food and equipment.
• Regularly clean all kitchen equipment, counters, floors, etc
• Work and meet regularly with Corps Officer (s) to review personnel issues, menu plans, and supply and purchasing needs
• Prepare, cook and serve meals on site to those in need, sometimes with the assistance of volunteers
• Recruit, train, and supervise all volunteers related to the Soup Kitchen
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

What This Job Offers

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