Cook (6113)

SALVATION ARMY•Richmond, VA

2d•$13 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, preparing, cooking, and serving nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules. The cook ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner, cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances, and maintains an 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.
Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ServSafe Food Handling Certification
Valid State Driver Licenses

Responsibilities

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.
Cleans, 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.
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.