Cook

Whether it's overcoming poverty, curing hunger, providing housing, or helping disaster survivors, The Salvation Army of Wausau is there to help! By providing programs that serve the body, mind, and soul, The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issues that cause it. We are here to help make a difference in our community. Every day we help cure hunger by providing nutritious meals to neighbors in need. Apply now to be a part of our team!

The Cook will accurately, efficiently, and safely prepare and serve meals for noon meal, shelter, and other programs.

About the role:

• Plans menus for all meals served. Effectively utilizes donated food items as possible to prepare nutritionally balanced meals that are appealing to the eye and taste.
• Prepares and serves noon meal. Prepares special meals as requested by the corps officer.
• Prepares meals for the evening programs for shelter and youth programs.
• Prepares once a month light meal for Advisory Board.
• Set out breakfast items and restocks as needed.
• Responsible for the cleaning of all cooking areas, dish washing area, dining room.
• Ensures and adherence to all food safety standards and ensure the kitchen and dining area are cleaned after each meal.
• Maintains kitchen storage areas, including walk -in freezer, kitchen freezers, in a neat and orderly manner, making sure that all stock items are put away and used in date order.
• Prepares statistical report as required for the noon meals.
• Supervises volunteers who assist with kitchen tasks.
• Inspects equipment on a routine basis ad reports equipment maintenance needs to Corps officer/ Maintenance department.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Prior Experience in cooking in an institutional setting


Certifications: Have or complete ServSafe with in 90 days of hire


The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.


We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life

Part-time employees with a regular work schedule of 20-29 hours per week are eligible for voluntary life benefits, prorated holiday pay and prorated paid time off.

Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.