Food Services Worker/ Cook

The Salvation Army Emergency Lodge provides a wide variety of services to those in need. Since 1979, the 120-bed Emergency Lodge, located at 1730 N 7th St. in Milwaukee, has provided emergency shelter to homeless individuals and families with children. More than 80% of residents successfully move from shelter to safe, affordable housing each year. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!

The Food Services Worker will prepare, cook and serve food for the residents of the Emergency Lodge Homeless Shelter;  clean the kitchen, dining room and food service areas according to sanitation and safety standards.

About the role:

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus
• Prepare bag breakfasts and lunches
• Prepare and save hot dinners for clients as requested by the Case Management staff
• Ensure proper rotation of food inventory and dispose of outdated foods
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking
• Prepare and serve beverages
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Walk-In Cooler, Freezer and Dry Goods Store Room
• Substitute for or assist other Food Service Worker/Cooks during emergencies, rush periods or absences
• Conduct regular inventory of food and food service supplies and report any needs to the Food Services Supervisor
• Assist with the maintenance of all kitchen equipment and communicate equipment needs to the Food Services Supervisor
• Accept and store daily deliveries
• Interact with residents and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Work with Case Management staff to ensure that special dietary needs of residents are met
• Understand and comply with all safety, sanitation and food handling standards
• Understand and comply with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
• Comply with all Salvation Army policy and procedures.

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent 

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

Certifications: Serve Safe Certification

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
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability 
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance  

Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.

Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.