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Cook/Food Service Coordinator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
New Bedford, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/11/2026

Overview

The Salvation Army’s New Bedford Corp. is hiring a Cook/Food Service Coordinator and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

  • Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
  • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20 hours/week)
  • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
  • Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

 

Location: New Bedford, MA

Pay Range: $16.50 per hour

                     20 hours per week (9am – 1pm)

 

The Cook/Food Service Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day food service operations at the New Bedford Corps.  This individual must perform functions including but not limited to providing meals for programs (e.g. Feeding Program, Music Program, Seniors Program, Special Event and Emergency Disaster Services), catering and special event planning.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Prepare daily meals according to planned menus, with flexibility to creatively utilize food donations.
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  • Maintain, clean, and keep the kitchen orderly in accordance with Department of Health regulations.
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  • Manage and coordinate in partnership with facilities all kitchen inspections, permits, equipment repairs and monthly cleaning
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  • Provide social ministries with food distribution support: food inventory, food storage coordination, ordering and volunteer management
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  • Manage volunteer partnerships
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  • Work and meet regularly with the Social Ministries Manager / Corps Officers re: menu planning, food service, and personnel /volunteers’ issues. Promptly relay supply and purchasing needs.
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  • Foster cooperative atmosphere in kitchen working with staff, volunteers and guests who will be assisting with preparation and cleanup responsibilities.
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  • Ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management and preventive maintenance plans are in continual use.
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  • Monitor purchasing and receiving procedures for products and supplies to meet guidelines set for quality and pricing.
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  • Attend staff meetings as schedule allows.
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  • Ensure all staff (volunteers, other staff, etc.) are properly and accurately trained in the safe use of all equipment, if needed.
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  • Ensure all equipment is inspected on a weekly basis; ensure the timely repair of all equipment, submit work orders and service calls as necessary; ensure the facility repair work is completed in a timely manner.
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  • Ensure an adequate reserve of program supply. If items are missing, report immediately to the supervisor.
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  • Report all injuries in a timely manner and according to procedure.
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  • Remain up to date with all trainings including KeepSAfe.
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  • Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.
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    • Ability to perform skilled work in the preparation and service of food
    • Ability to plan, prepare, and serve a large variety of food
    • Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment
    • Ability to instruct and supervise personnel
    • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
    • Ability to utilize computer programs currently available in food service operation
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment
    • Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs
    • Must have excellent customer service skills

     

     

    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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

     

    The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

     

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