Food Service Worker - Lead Cook

Job Objective: Plans, prepares, orders and serves meals and snacks in a variety of settings.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in Preparation and administration of food service budget
• Prepare menus/meal plans per schedule of events
• Prepare/supervise the preparation and serving of meals
• Requisition, inspect and maintain inventory of foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels, minimize spoilage and ensure standards of quality are met
• Inspect kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
• Prepare and maintain records and provide reports as requested
• Schedule, train and supervise other kitchen help (employees, volunteers and community service personnel)
• Active participation in meetings and training relating to maintenance of permits and licensing
• Participate in management and staff meetings,
• Develop working relationships with local churches and other resources for volunteers
• Report facility safety and security needs to management

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High School academic degree or equivalent

Experience : Minimum of two years cooking experience in an instructional setting; prior supervisory experience

Certifications/Licenses : Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Food Handlers Certificate

Skills/Abilities :

• Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours
• Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, redact labels
• Ability to work with figures and keep financial and utilization records
• Must be quality control conscious
• Ability to work effectively with people
• Maturity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information concerning clients and business operations

Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise cook assistant(s), dining room personnel, volunteers and community service workers

Physical Requirements: Include ability to work in warm and cold environments with extensive standing, bending, reaching and lifting materials up to 50 pounds

Driving: None

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.

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

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.