On Call Cook

The Salvation Army • Schenectady, NY

6d

About The Position

Overview Seeking an On Call Cook on our Schenectady Corps Team Our Part Time opportunities offer: · Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time · Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) · Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) · Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life · Christmas Bonus · Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers · Free parking SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: To oversee the operation of the Salvation Army Schenectady Corps' breakfast and lunch program offering balanced meals in a clean and safe environment. Ensuring meals are provided with a commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals and served in a respectful and compassionate manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.
• Safe Serv Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrive promptly at 5:45 AM each morning to open the doors.
• Plan breakfast and lunch menu accordingly and prepare, cook, and serve meals from 7:30am- 8:30am and 11.30 am-12.30 pm five days a week.
• Follow all rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious on food expiration dates.
• Ensure that the soup kitchen is properly stocked and that there is a sufficient amount of regular staple food items to meet the needs and demands of the feeding program.
• Responsible for storing and rotating food properly and safely.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and all equipment including dishes, as well as food storages clean, in order, and organized.
• Prepare a weekly order of products needed, submit for processing and/or order via Food Bank.
• Cooperate and collaborate with the social services staff person on food orders to the Regional Food Bank for the Food Bank.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and statistics for daily breakfast and lunch count.
• Report kitchen and equipment problems to immediate supervisor.
• Keep dining and kitchen areas, including floors, tables and chairs, clean and in order daily as well as monitoring conditions in dining room during meals, including interaction among guests.
• Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups.
• Ensure that breakfast and lunch volunteers sign in and out to keep track of their time.
• Maintain restrooms
• Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces-daily.
• Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions.
• Assist in other duties at the request of the Director of Social Services or Corps Officer.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees