What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Job Objective:
Prepare and serve nutritious meals for community and program participants while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized food service environment. Ensures kitchen equipment operates safely and effectively, including stoves, ovens, serving equipment, dishwashers, and garbage disposals.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, dining area, food preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, and storage spaces.
- Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, equipment, and food service items.
- Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors and work surfaces to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Remove trash and recyclables according to established procedures.
Inventory and Storage
- Receive, rotate, stock, and store food and supplies using proper food handling and inventory practices.
- Monitor food inventory levels and notify the supervisor of supply needs.
- Ensure proper storage and labeling of food products.
Donor and Program Support
- Provide courteous assistance to donors and visitors.
- Offer receipts to donors when appropriate.
- Accurately record in-kind donations and maintain related documentation.
Team Collaboration and Supervision
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, donors, volunteers, and fellow employees.
- Provide guidance and oversight to kitchen and dining room volunteers.
- Support departmental operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Relationships:
- Maintain positive working relationships with fellow employees, clients and donors.
Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Certifications: Current ServSafe Certification required, or must obtain within six months of employment.
Valid Michigan driver’s license with clearance by the Salvation Army’s insurance carrier preferred.
Experience:
- One year experience in food services, institutional cooking or related experience
-Or-
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities
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.
Compensation: $15.43-19.29/hour, based on experience.
Salary : $15 - $19