What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook Assistant (5957) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
This position is responsible for:
Assists with the preparation, cooking and serving of 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists with the cleaning, cooking, and preparation of a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
- Ensure that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
- Assists with serving food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
- Assist with setting tables with plates, napkins and utensils or set up buffet lines for self-service.
- Assist with cleaning tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write and communicate the English language; Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. 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.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Aflac Benefits
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D., AND
- One (1) year experience cooking food for large groups.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $10