Cook
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The Salvation Army
Mcallen, TX, US
Summary
The cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritional meals while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. They must also manage kitchen inventory and ensure all food service operations follow established guidelines.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: TX-McAllen Corps - McAllen, TX, Salary Range: $10.61, Job Category: Food Service, Schedule/Hours: 29 hours per week. Between 7am-7pm
This position is responsible for:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (50%)
Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (50%)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking.
Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75lbs.) frequently.
Employee Benefits:
Aflac Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Voluntary Life Insurance
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. 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
Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled