Cook/Kitchen Coordinator

LOCATION: Prescott Corps

STATUS: FT/40 hrs/wk

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
• Ability to follow directions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum one year industrial cooking experience
• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to satisfactorily complete The Salvation Army Fleet Safety program
• Must have a valid food handler’s certificate & be able to obtain a Yavapai County Health Department Kitchen Manager’s certificate within 120 days of being hired
• General working knowledge of The Salvation Army (TSA) policies & procedures preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of available community resources
• Able to supervise, train, & work with assigned volunteers
• Maintain a pleasant demeanor around clients, staff, & volunteers at all times
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, with ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Able to maintain a non-judgement attitude, professional approach and maintain boundaries with clients & staff
• Able to handle crisis/emergency services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention, crowd management and conflict resolution skills if necessary
• Must pass a criminal background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan menus offering healthy & balanced meals to clients while efficiently utilizing donated food
• Coordinates food pick ups from donors
• Responsible for preparing and serving meals at assigned meal times which may require flexibility on holiday scheduling
• Preparing meals for Corps programs, EDS, & special events while ensuring the food is of good quality, is presented well, & meets health standards
• Maintain a current inventory of groceries & kitchen supplies. Order needed items on a bi-weekly basis to keep supplies at sufficient levels
• Coordinate, schedule, and work with volunteers for kitchen, pantry, & dining room activities
• Liaise with the Social Services Director to make sure a proper amount of food boxes and donated foods for the food bank are available
• Report immediately all accidents or any other property damage to supervisor and fill out all required forms
• Keep the work area neat & clean to prevent the possibility of fire, injury, or sickness
• Keep the pantry, refrigerators & freezers clean, organized, and food rotated to ensure efficient utilization of donated foods on a weekly basis
• Available as needed to pick up donations from local groceries stores
• Coordinates annual recognition of volunteers with Corps Officer
• Ensure that all towels and other items used by clients are washed, dried using the kitchen laundry & folded as needed or directed
• Ensure that the kitchen & dining areas are cleaned immediately after breakfast and throughout the day as needed
• Adhere to all appropriate health codes. Meet The Salvation Army standards of kitchen storage, cleanliness, food preparation, & quality, presentation of food & other applicable kitchen/cooking standards
• All invoices are given to the Supervisor within 24 hours to ensure timely payment
• All kitchen related appliances are kept clean and maintained properly as scheduled
• Test sanitizer bucket with test strip every 4 hours
• Log all required equipment and food temperatures daily.
• Pantry shelves are kept clean, stock properly rotated, and the floor swept and mopped daily.
• Must be willing to support the mission of The Salvation Army
• Ensure self, staff, & volunteers comply with all policies & procedures of The Salvation Army including Protect The Mission standards
• Other duties to include filling in with the social service department as needed, seasonal activities, & other tasks as assigned by the Corps Officer as they relate to the position of Cook/Kitchen Coordinator.

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