What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook/ Drop-In Center Assistant position at The Salvation Army Northwest Division?
Job Description
Job Description
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 :
- An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy and practices
- Experience as a cook, in menu planning, purchasing, and food service
- Ability to accurately figure costs of meals while working within the current stock of food supplies.
- Ability to work independently with good judgment
- Flexibility to maintain and manage basic needs for drop in center during hours of operation
- Current food handlers’ card
- 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 :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
Salary : $35
