Lead Cook - FT - Shelter Dwntwn. Tulsa - Center of Hope

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, is looking for a lead Cook for our Center of Hope Shelter, located in Downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Summary:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Knowledge of meal planning techniques.

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.

Ability to read, writes, and communicates the English language.

Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Education and Experience:

HS diploma or equivalent, AND 1 year experience cooking food for large groups, OR any equivalent combination of training/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

Food Handlers Permit or ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)

Working Conditions:

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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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