What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at The Salvation Army and Careers?
Schedule/Hours: This is a casual position. Employees are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis.
This position is responsible for:
Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
- Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
- Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
- Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.
- High School diploma or GED AND
- three-years’ experience cooking food for large groups OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
Food handlers’ card preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled