What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at The Salvation Army?
Title: Cook
Reports To: Administrator(s) or Designee
Status: Nonexempt
Function: The Cook will prepare and cook food, uphold health and safety standards, and track inventory.
Duties And Responsibilities
Reports To: Administrator(s) or Designee
Status: Nonexempt
Function: The Cook will prepare and cook food, uphold health and safety standards, and track inventory.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure that all menus are followed, food is properly prepared, and all meals are served on time.
- Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen, dining room, and all related storage areas.
- Ensure that all personnel understand the need for personal hygiene.
- Ensure that food is properly rotated, and leftovers used as quickly as possible.
- Ensure that the breakfast menu is being followed and morning assignments are completed.
- Always enforce kitchen dress code and rules of conduct.
- Prepare and cook food.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all food and related kitchen supplies.
- Ensure the security of the kitchen, stock and the entire food serving areas. Nothing is to be taken out of these areas without the permission of the Administrator(s).
- Check freezers and refrigerators daily for proper temperature and expiration dates and keep records of that data. Make the Administrator(s) aware of foods that need to be placed on the menu that will soon face expiration.
- Attend staff meetings as required by the Administrator(s).
- Assist in the planning and determining of the quantity of food needed.
- This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.
- Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator(s).
- In the absence of a Kitchen Supervisor, evaluations for each beneficiary need to be completed and turned into the Administrator(s) and ARC Counselors monthly for placement in the beneficiary’s file.
- High school diploma, equivalent, or relevant experience.
- Certificate of completion of ServSafe or government program/training for kitchen safety is required.
- Knowledge of kitchen and experience with food preparation for large groups.
- Ability to follow directions and to lead a team.
- Sitting- Under 1/3 of the time.
- Lifting- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Push/Pull Using Machinery- Under 1/3 of the time.
- Standing- Over 2/3 of the time.
- Walking- Over 2/3 of the time.
- Reaching- Over 2/3 of the time.
- Climbing- Under 1/3 of the time.
- Stooping- Under 1/3 of the time
- The Cook occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Adult Rehabilitation Centers in all job-related matters.
- 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.
- Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause.
- No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises.
Salary : $16
