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Cook

Salvation Army ARC
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Salvation Army ARC?

Position Summary: The Cook's responsibilities include preparing food for the Corps internal events, to comply with the meal pattern requirements. The cook is responsible for keeping the kitchen properly cleaned, food ordering, inventory, creating menus and provides excellent customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Create menus using donated foods and purchased items
  • Preparing food for all program and Corps events
  • Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the kitchen
  • Adhering to ServSafe food handling regulations
  • Orders all food and program supplies
  • Ensures food orders and deliveries are recorded and put away
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • 1 years' experience professional cooking experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines, to include:
  • Cross contamination
  • Proper storage
  • Proper rotation
  • Proper preparation

Computer Skills

  • Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
  • Basic computer operation knowledge
  • Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
  • Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses

  • Current ServSafe Certification, or gain it within 1 year
  • Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits

  • Health Care Benefits which include:
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary life insurance benefits
  • Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
  • Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
  • The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off which includes:
  • Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
  • Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
  • Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
  • You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
  • Birthday off with pay.
  • Paid holidays are effective immediately

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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.
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