Cook Jobs

About The Position

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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• PTO