What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Cook position at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division?
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
Education & Experience
Kitchen Operations
- Oversee assigned meals following menu schedule
- Ensure food is prepared and served at scheduled times
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order
- Comply with OSHA and food service standards
- Enforce personal hygiene and appropriate attire requirements
- Supervise kitchen helpers during Chef's absence
- Train and oversee beneficiaries in kitchen duties
- Ensure compliance with food safety protocols
- Fill in for Resident Manager as needed (evening/overnight shift)
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Monitor food safety and storage standards
- Assist with inventory management
- Support overall kitchen operations
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Graduate of accredited food service program preferred
- Six months institutional cooking experience preferred
- Strong communication skills in English
- Basic computer proficiency
- Basic math skills
- Manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability to follow food safety protocols
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Mission-driven organization
- Training and advancement potential
- Regular standing and walking
- Lifting/moving up to 50 pounds
- Manual dexterity for food preparation
- Ability to work in varying temperatures
- Kitchen setting with moderate noise
- Warm and humid conditions
- Temperature fluctuations
- Some travel may be required for training
