Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Blue Island, IL

2d • $17

About The Position

Make sure meals are prepared and provided in a manner that reflects the spirit and mission of The Salvation Army.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years college in culinary arts, or vocational certification in food preparation.
• Must have successfully completed the Illinois Department of Public Health food service sanitation certification training and have a current certificate.
• Three years food service experience.
• Willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Be able to prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with health and sanitations regulations in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain a variety of records related to assigned activities in an organized manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• A communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of The Army as well as fosters team relationships and effectively communicates information.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that meals are planned, prepared and provided for our community worship center
• Plans and publishes monthly menus.
• Ensure that delicious meals conform with the dietary requirements as listed in the AgeOptions dietary guidelines, for those prone to diabetes, high blood pressure, liver and kidney deficiencies and cardiac problems. A low sodium and sugar diet is expected.
• Order and receive supplies for meals.
• Stays within budget constraints.
• Determine appropriate quantity of food for preparation, heating and serving.
• In conjunction and coordination with the officers and or management staff, develop and review proposed menus and accompanying prices for food service, special events and rentals.
• All related documentation is properly maintained.
• Maintain the work area in a manner that enables effective planning, preparation and delivery of meals.
• The receipt of deliveries and maintenance of food service areas are organized and supervised.
• The kitchen area is cleaned and maintained on a daily basis at standards which insure full compliance with all health and sanitation requirements.
• Food and equipment are maintained and secured.
• Proper sanitation is maintained, including frequent washing of hands, especially after breaks or restroom use.
• Be available to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays, as may be required.
• Participate in site inventories.
• Team relationships are developed and maintained in order to effectively achieve objectives.
• Orient kitchen workers and volunteers on proper sanitation procedures, food handling, preparation and service.
• Works as a team with and takes direction from Corps Officer.
• Receive constructive criticism from clients as well as suggestions from a volunteer board in order to more effectively provide meals.
• Ensures a professional area where personal appearance, grooming and presentation reflect the professional standards of excellence of The Salvation Army.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees