Cook/ Drop-In Center Assistant

POSITION TITLE:                          COOK/DROP-IN CENTER ATTENDANT

STATUS:                                        Part-Time - Temporary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:                 Corps Officers

FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Responsible for planning, preparation and serving of meals; as needed for corps and community center programming.  Overseeing volunteers and interns as needed.  Be an attendant to the basic needs/functions of the drop-in center when in operation in conjunction with community partnership agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy and practices
2. Experience as a cook, in menu planning, purchasing, and food service
3. Ability to accurately figure costs of meals while working within the current stock of food supplies.
4. Ability to work independently with good judgment
5. Flexibility to maintain and manage basic needs for drop in center during hours of operation
6. Current food handlers’ card
7. Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license, ability to pass TSA MVR check and complete annual driver safety training

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated, commodities or purchased.
2. Handle the purchasing of food as needed and instructed by the corps officer.
3. Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers
4. Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen to be sure that Public Health Department regulations are followed
5. See that the kitchen is maintained in a safe manner
6. Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies
7. Work with corps officer to plan meals for special events (i.e. Thanksgiving, Mothers Day etc.) and monthly menus.
8. Work with Social Services Director to determine what product may be used for program.
9. Responsible for monthly advisory board meeting lunch
10. Any other duties related to the running of the meal program that may be assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
2. Must be able to grasp and have full range of motion in fingers and hands.
3. Must have the ability to withstand warmer than average temperatures.
4. Must have the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
5. Must be able to multitask in a limited resources environment at times.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, other staff and volunteers within the kitchen/drop-in center program.
7. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost.  Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year.

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