Cook

The Salvation Army • Seaford, DE

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the cook employee is responsible for maintaining the kitchen and multipurpose room within the Corps in keeping it in orderly and functional operation along with the center premises and its equipment in a clean, safe, healthy and comfortable condition inside and outside. The employee will be required to plan, cook and serve meals through our Soup Kitchen Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Current ServSafe certification
• Able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds
• 1 to 3 years of successful work experience in this field
• Ability to manage all operations of a kitchen efficiently while working pleasantly and compassionately with all types of people
• Able to obtain clearances required by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Protection Act
• Understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

• Follows individual work schedule provided by the Office Manager to indicate specific responsibilities and the time scheduled for them.
• Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve centers service.
• Participates in periodic individual conferences and regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Corps Officers/Office Manager.
• Maintain Cleaning checklist.
• Sweep and mop floors of kitchen daily so they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Maintain an inventory list of kitchen supplies and inform the Office Manager on a weekly basis of supplies that need to be ordered.
• Clean and maintain function of all equipment within kitchen.
• Responsible for monthly planning of menus and if necessary, communicating with the Office Manager about any food that needs to be ordered.
• Clean walls and all surfaces of kitchen.
• Weekly and tri-monthly cleaning of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City Division of Fire Prevention.
• Assists with additional food services as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above as well as other programmatic duties.

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)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees