Head Cook and Kitchen Manager

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 03.09.2025

Hourly Wage: $27.00 - $32.00 DOE

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Sunderland RV Safe Park Village

Position Title: Head Cook – Kitchen Manager

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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.

Application Instructions

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Head Cook and Kitchen Manager

To apply in person go to 9827 NE Sunderland Ave. Portland, OR 97211. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Justin Moshkowski at justin.moshkowski@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 731-3916. Mr. Moshkowski is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

Education And Work Experience

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a cook in either a business or social services setting.
• The individual must obtain yearly certification in First Aid, CPR, and a Multnomah County Food Handler’s Card.
• Experience in preparing/cooking food on a large- to institutional-scale is required.
  
  

Scope Of Position

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for preparing and serving meals to the participants of the Sunderland RV Safe Park Village program. They are/he/she is also responsible for the operation of and supervision of the use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for maintaining the kitchen and ensuring the kitchen and food storage areas are in compliance with current Oregon Health Department standards. The Kitchen Manager will also supervise volunteers assigned to the kitchen or food storage areas. They will professionally and appropriately deal with program participants and donors, plan daily meals, maintain records, and prepare food for regular meals and special events. Any special or unusual concern is to be brought to the immediate attention of the program administrator.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Organizes projects, sets priorities, calculates, catalogues, inspects, analyzes, plans, comprehends, and cooperates with others.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes multiple requests and demands for the Sunderland site and program.
• Has a high level of problem-solving skills to complete the day’s challenges.
• Has a high level of patience and must be congenial and able to work with difficult individuals.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Driver’s License.
• Food Handlers Permit.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Keep inventory of kitchen and dining room operational and cleaning supplies.
• Provide To Go breakfast foods with appropriate supplies for transport to feeding site.
• Prepare hot lunches for serving at the program site [which is off site from the kitchen].
• Prepare and track food boxes when necessary.
• Monitor and dispose of foods beyond their pull dates and maintain food inventories.
• Assist in managing food program participation from churches, service clubs, businesses, and individuals.
• Enforce the policy that no food, supplies, or material will be distributed outside the facility without prior approval from Administration.
• Supervise food program volunteers during scheduled work shifts.
• Develop a Weekly Food Plan as needed.
• Must obtain a Multnomah County Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Manage daily food donations by pickup and delivery, keeping a log of their receipt.
• Assist in completion of all Oregon Food Bank and Oregon Department of Education inventory and reporting requirements. Including weekly ordering from OFB, record keeping, daily, and monthly reports; as well as yearly training for ODE as needed.
• Maintain facility and program compliance standards in accordance with Oregon Food Bank Agency requirements and Multnomah County Health Standards.
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers, and reach overhead.
• Operate a desktop or laptop computer. Operate telephone.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Work in the kitchen with hot and sharp equipment without risk to personal safety.
• Work on many projects at once in an office environment with interruptions and noises from voices, telephones, printers.
  
  

Miscellaneous

The Salvation Army does have a dress code that includes professional dress which is appropriate to the work environment and reflects well on the organization.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Supervisor: Program Administrator, Sunderland RV Safe Park Village.