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Lead Cook

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Lead Cook for the ALM Montgomery Corps, located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Job Summary: Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner; assigns, instructs and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures. Knowledge of meal planning techniques. Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques. Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff. Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils. Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

Mental and Physical Abilities: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Other Responsibilities: Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events. Supervises volunteers assisting, preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment. Performs other related work as required.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Three years experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Driver's License.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.