Cook (7123)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Chattanooga, TN

4d•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 role 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.
One-year experience cooking for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
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.
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
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.