Food Service Worker - Cook @KCK

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Plans, prepares, and serves nutritious meals and snacks in an institutional setting. The role uses basic cooking utensils and equipment, supports food inventory and storage, operates dishwashing equipment, and maintains clean work areas and sanitary conditions in accordance with licensing requirements. The employee may train other kitchen staff. The position has no supervisory responsibility, travel, or driving requirements. Work takes place indoors in varied settings, including warm kitchen areas, refrigerators, and freezers, with occasional outdoor events. Weekend work is required. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

High school academic diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of cooking experience in an institutional setting.
Sufficient food-preparation experience to prepare meals independently.
Obtain ServeSafe Certification within 90 days of employment.
Supportive of The 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, and product labels.
Ability to work with mathematical figures and maintain financial and utilization records.
Quality-control consciousness.
Ability to maintain professionalism while establishing positive relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality, including HIPAA standards and procedures.
Ability to speak, hear, and see; manual dexterity; ability to bend, squat, and walk; ability to lift, pull, and push materials up to 80 pounds; and ability to stand for extended periods.
Agreement, as a Salvation Army employee, not to undermine the organization's religious mission.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals.
Use basic cooking utensils and equipment.
Inspect kitchen and dining areas, utensils, and equipment to ensure sanitary standards and licensing requirements are met.
Assist in maintaining food inventories.
Prepare and place food items in designated storage areas.
Operate dishwashing equipment.
Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils while maintaining high sanitary standards and meeting licensing regulations.
Maintain security for the work area and food inventories.
May train other kitchen staff.