Cook

Job Objective:

Prepare and serve nutritious meals for community and program participants while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized food service environment. Ensures kitchen equipment operates safely and effectively, including stoves, ovens, serving equipment, dishwashers, and garbage disposals.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, dining area, food preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, and storage spaces.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, equipment, and food service items.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors and work surfaces to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Remove trash and recyclables according to established procedures.

Inventory and Storage

• Receive, rotate, stock, and store food and supplies using proper food handling and inventory practices.
• Monitor food inventory levels and notify the supervisor of supply needs.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of food products.

Donor and Program Support

• Provide courteous assistance to donors and visitors.
• Offer receipts to donors when appropriate.
• Accurately record in-kind donations and maintain related documentation.

Team Collaboration and Supervision

• Foster positive working relationships with clients, donors, volunteers, and fellow employees.
• Provide guidance and oversight to kitchen and dining room volunteers.
• Support departmental operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Relationships:

• Maintain positive working relationships with fellow employees, clients and donors.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.


Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certifications: Current ServSafe Certification required, or must obtain within six months of employment.

Valid Michigan driver's license with clearance by the Salvation Army's insurance carrier preferred.

Experience:

• One year experience in food services, institutional cooking or related experience

-Or-

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities

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.

Compensation: $15.43-19.29/hour, based on experience.

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
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance

Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.

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.

At The Salvation Army - We honor the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to fair pay practices, ensuring equal compensation for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or other factors.

Be part of something meaningful. Whether you're supporting those in need, assisting with disaster relief, or working in areas like finance or fundraising, each role offers a chance to make a lasting impact. If you're looking to align your career with your values, explore opportunities at The Salvation Army and help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Compensation: $15.43-19.29/hour, based on experience.