Cook (4595)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $14 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for : Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Key Responsibilities : Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of meals. Cleans, cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods. Serves food, sets tables and cleans kitchen area and equipment after meals. Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen inventory to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives and processes food purchases. Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:Education & Experience High School diploma or equivalent, and One year experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. License & Certifications: Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses Physical Abilities & Working Conditions : Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures. Knowledge of meal planning techniques. Ability to cook food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in a economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Duties are usually preformed by frequent walking, standing and kneeling relieved by lesser periods of sitting. Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: VETERANS/DISABLED

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire
• Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses
• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Ability to cook food for large groups in a timely manner.
• Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in a economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Responsibilities

• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of meals.
• Cleans, cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Serves food, sets tables and cleans kitchen area and equipment after meals.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen inventory to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives and processes food purchases.
• Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED