Cook

LOCATION:  North West Valley Corps

STATUS:  PT

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience managing a kitchen and preparing meals
• Must possess or obtain a Food Handlers Management card within 30 days of employment
• Ability to incorporate time management skills and be able to work independently
• Be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
• Must be able to pass The Salvation Army Fleet Safety e-learning
• Must be motivated and a self starter.
• Working knowledge of kitchen appliances and equipment
• Ability to work and conduct business in a professional manner.
• Working knowledge kitchen management safety protocols
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, shop for and prepare meals for youth, senior and Corps/Church programs as requested using nutritional guidelines given by general guidelines for nutrition.
• Keep all kitchen supplies purchased, replenished and organized.
• Ability to conduct business as a professional and present yourself as a clean, neat and professional employee
• Lead and work with volunteers to prepare meals timely.
• Must be punctual and present meals on time with attention to detail
• Keep statistics for all meal programs.
• Keep kitchen, equipment & dishes clean, tidy and organized at all times.
• Work with health inspector when necessary.
• Keep walk in Refrigerator and Freezer clean and organized
• Launder towels and table clothes as necessary
• Remain confidential regarding employment and client information
• Must learn, be aware of, implement and observe all “Protecting the Mission” policies
• Attend assigned staff meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Corps Officers as it relates to the position.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.