Job Title: Cook

FLSA Status: Part-time - non-exempt 
Reports to: Corps Officer

Schedule: PT, varies
Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $18/hour

Close Date: 5/15/2024

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire, pro-rated based on hours for part-time hires)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service, if continuingly working 21 hours or more per week)

Function: The Cook will provide fresh cooked meals for Aurora Corps Programming and special events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and preparing meals for Corps Programs and special events. 
2. Plan out weekly menu and secure food and supplies needed, either from the Warehouse or purchase based on budgeted amount provided by Corps Officers. 
3. Supervise and coordinate volunteers and Corps members in meal preparation and service. 
4. Stocking of food, meal planning, and meal preparation.
5. Inventory of kitchen pantry and maintaining the kitchen pantry in a neat and orderly fashion.
6. Assist in maintaining all company equipment in a sanitary and proper working order, and report any equipment issues to Office & Volunteer Coordinator and Corps Officers. 
7. Maintain food preparation areas for compliance with health standards.
8. Maintain good relations with outside service groups and volunteers. 
9. Will assist, as necessary, in implementing the rules of Corps programs fairly and equitably.
10.  Drive and pick up food when necessary and must be 21 years of age to drive for The Salvation Army.
11. Assist staff with in-kind donations, keeping a log of their receipt, issuing a tax receipt to donors and giving receipt copy to administration. 
12. Execute the training and hygiene of all kitchen volunteers
13. Participate fully in all required staff meetings
14. Assist with special events 
15. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Education and Work Experience:

Education and/or work experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities required. Must obtain a Food Handler’s Card and be responsible for following all guidelines of the food handler’s manual. The individual must show respect for other employees, associates, clients, and the goals and objectives of The Salvation Army.Software-related skills: Microsoft Word and Excel required, Lotus Notes, Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs

with basic training.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

Physical Requirements: (Edit as applicable)

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Statement of Confidentiality:

The Cook occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Intermountain Division in all job-related matters.

Employment at Will

Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises.