Cook (5253)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Denton, NC

12d•$12 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Casual Position at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, NC. Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods. Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled. Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates. Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours. Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations. Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events. Works with summer staff and volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals to meet the USDA SFSP requirements for on-time meal time service, accurate portions served, and all paperwork is up-to-date. Works with summer staff to ensure a clean kitchen and equipment to meet Health Department Standards. Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One year experience cooking food for large groups of up to 500 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 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 rotate stock, assist in ordering food and kitchen supplies in a economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

Nice To Haves

ServeSafe or Safe Plates preferable but not required

Responsibilities

Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.
Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.
Works with summer staff and volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals to meet the USDA SFSP requirements for on-time meal time service, accurate portions served, and all paperwork is up-to-date.
Works with summer staff to ensure a clean kitchen and equipment to meet Health Department Standards.
Performs other related work as required.