Cook (9473)

Cook

FLA-Leesburg Corps - Leesburg, FL 34748 Start Date 11/12/2026 End Date 12/11/2026

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $16.00 Position Type Full Time Regular Education Level N/A Category Food Service

About This Opportunity

Schedule/Hours: Monday Friday 6am 3:30pm, with additional hours as needed for special events.

This position is responsible for:

Planning, preparing, cooking, and serving nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; cleaning kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintaining inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, cooking, and preparing a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances. Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
• Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to pick up food and supplies as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• 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.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
• 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

What We Are Looking For In You

• High School diploma or equivalent, AND

• One year experience cooking food for large groups OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License

• Ability to meet Salvation Army driving requirements for insurance purposes and remain qualified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle throughout the course of employment in this position.

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled