Cook & Housekeeper

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Jamestown, NY

25d

About The Position

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference! If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today! Seeking a Part Time Cook & Housekeeper on our Jamestown Corps (Anew Center) Team Our Part Time opportunities offer: · Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time · Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) · Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) · Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life · Christmas Bonus · Wireless discount for Verizon customers · Free parking SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:The Part time Cook/Housekeeping position exist to assist the Shelter Manager and the Anew Center Program Director in the delivery of services for all Anew Center programs.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver license that meet’s the Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Must have the ability to present themselves in a professional manner
• Must have the ability to climb stairs and carry supplies to and from upper levels of the building.
• Must have ability to complete and pass the ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment, and able to learn acceptable cleaning methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for reading and being familiar with the Salvation Army Employee Handbook, and will read and follow the policy and procedure manual specific to the Anew Center.
• Cooking for all shelter residents, specifically the evening meal and other meals, including holidays and weekends as directed.
• Prepare meals according to USDA guidelines.
• Develop menus for the dinner meals, follow prepared menus.
• Keeping inventory of food on a weekly basis.
• Assist in ordering and purchasing of food as needed.
• Accurate recording of statistical data. Compiling statistics on a daily or weekly basis as needed.
• Stock shelves in food pantry as needed, to accommodate families served.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and pantry. Keeping all surface’s, appliances and equipment sanitary.
• Maintain shelter safety guidelines regarding temperatures of freezers and refrigerators.
• Attend all staff meetings as directed by Shelter Manager.
• Assure compliance with fire and safety procedures.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Communicate pertinent information relevant to the operations of the program to immediate supervisors or program director.
• Serve as a mandated reporter and report any incidences of child abuse or neglect to the assigned response team staff member, and the mandated reporter hotline.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facilities, including staff offices
• Maintain the safety of the shelter for residents, identifying and reporting safety issues to the Shelter Manager.
• Ensure that shelter rules are followed as outlined in the Salvation Army Anew Center manual, alerting chain of command to problems as they arise.
• Make sure rooms that are vacated are thoroughly cleaned before they are assigned to new residents.
• Assess housekeeping needs at the facilities and inform Chain of Command for intervention if needed.
• Make sure the shelter is ready for annual inspections conducted by the Salvation Army, the Office of Children and Family Services, and the Food Bank of WNY.
• Maintain laundry as needed for the smooth running of shelter.
• Understand that by signing this job description you are aware that, as an agency offering 24 hour service, at times coverage for other shifts may be required.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees