Food Service Worker - Cook @KCK

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Kansas City, KS

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks in an institutional setting. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

High school academic diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting
Sufficient experience in food preparation to be able to prepare meals independently
ServeSafe Certification (obtained within 90 days of employment)
Supportive of Salvation Army mission statement, policies and procedures
Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours
Ability to work in warm and cold environments
Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, product labels
Ability to work with math figures and keep financial and utilization records
Must be quality control conscious
Ability to maintain professionalism in conduct while establishing positive relationship with diverse population
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality, including HIPPA standards and procedures

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves meals
Use of basic cooking utensils and equipment
Inspects kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
Assists in maintaining food inventories
Prepares and places food items for storage in designated areas
Operates dishwashing equipment
Clean work areas, equipment and utensils, maintain high sanitary standards and meeting licensing regulations
Maintain security for work area and food inventories
May train other kitchen staff