Cook

The Salvation Army of La Crosse Emergency Shelter provides a safe shelter for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Every year, hundreds of men, women, and children are provided emergency shelter and fed over 80,000 meals. Community support makes all this possible. Donations of supplies, dollars, and volunteer staffing help ensure the emergency shelter continues serving those in the biggest need. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!

The Cook will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents and clients of the meal program.  Manage the meal program in the absence of the Food Services Manager.

About the role:

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals in conjunction with Food Services Manager
• Sanitary work environment
• Monitor donations and other food and non-food inventory 
• Help create and maintain a comfortable and respectful environment for clients 
• Clean and properly arrange the freezer, cooler, and pantry on a weekly basis 
• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, oversee daily food pantry to include, but not limited to, maintaining current computer records of clients/activity, record and report accurate monthly statistics, assist volunteers with clients and pantry needs
• Provide seasonal support as requested
• Be available to work nights and weekends
• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Computer literate and knowledgeable of MS Office necessary

Certifications:

• Must have completed the Restaurant Servsafe Certification program or will complete within six (6) months of hire
• Must have valid driver’s license and pass MVR requirements for Salvation Army insurance

Experience: 

• One year food service experience

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.

Qualifications:

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there.  At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.  

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families.  Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life

Part-time employees with a regular work schedule of 20-29 hours per week are eligible for voluntary life benefits, prorated holiday pay and prorated paid time off.