Cook

Cook (DN9K4301)

Department: 402 Emergency Shelter 2 Oakland Garden Street Location: Oakland, CA Supervisor: Food Services Manager Status: Non-Exempt / Full-time

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Basic Purpose: To provide for the nutritional needs of Family Center residents and the children of the Booth Memorial Child Development Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparation of all foods for daily consumption and special events.
• Supervise all volunteers and community service workers.
• Monitor cleanliness of dining table provisions and/or appropriate coverings.
• Maintain cleanliness of stainless-steel fixtures/walls in kitchen, coffee area, and outreach area when used.
• Proper utilization of all cleaning of all ovens, oven hoods, and filters.
• Receive deliveries as relates to the activities of the kitchen and dining facility.
• Report all emergencies, accidents, or equipment breakdown immediately to the Kitchen Supervisor or Executive Director.
• Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the pantry and other warehouse facilities used for the storage of food and other kitchen items, thus keeping the kitchen compliant with the Health and Safety Codes.
• Manage shopping/purchases list in conjunction with kitchen supervisor.
• Prepare childcare and family center meals as outlined in weekly menus.
• Transport meals to Center from Shelter.
• Provide alternative foods for those with allergies and medical exemption.
• Keep daily records of food preparation, transportation and servings to meet funding source requirements.
• Attend trainings, workshops and/or meetings regarding child and adult food program for CCACFP.
• Replace and Update all Daily Operational Worksheets Monthly.
• Assist with Training and Employee Development.
• Maintain Inventory of all Booth Equipment and Small wares. Silverware, Cups, ect.
• Perform all duties as assigned.
• Be mindful at all times of his/her role as a representative.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Follow all Food Safety and Sanitation Procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications Requirements:

• Customer Service, crisis intervention and mediation skills are essential to this position.
• Must be skilled to apply procedures and operate varied equipment for purposes of performing standard operations.
• Must have the ability to interact with others professionally and possess initiative, adaptability and responsibility to work with volunteers, other staff, and client families.
• Education or experience working with the homeless population.
• Working knowledge of a commercial kitchen.
• Understand proper serving sizes and healthy cooking procedures for food.
• Practice safe food handling procedures at all times.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
• Have a Food Handler permit under California Safety Code 97-0071 or be willing to attain it within 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

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 would not result in undue hardship.