Cook (8337)

THE SALVATION ARMY•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking.
Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently.
High school diploma or G.E.D. 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.
Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance
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.
Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans.
Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.