Food Service Worker - Cook @KCK

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Plans, prepares, and serves nutritious meals and snacks in an institutional setting. The position works in a variety of indoor settings, including warm kitchen areas, refrigerators, and freezers, with occasional outdoor events. Weekend work is required, and employees must be willing and able to work irregular or extended hours. The role has no supervisory responsibility and does not require travel or driving. Employees are expected to support The Salvation Army’s mission, policies, and procedures and to avoid undermining its religious mission. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church; its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back-to-work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree. This is a full-time, 40-hour position. Benefits-eligible employees receive medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and supplemental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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.
Support 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 conduct oneself professionally 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, walk, lift, pull, and push materials up to 80 pounds; and stand for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
Willingness to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

First Aid certification preferred, but not required.
CPR certification 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 food items and place them in designated storage areas.
Operate dishwashing equipment.
Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils while maintaining sanitary standards and meeting licensing regulations.
Maintain security for the work area and food inventories.
May train other kitchen staff.