Cook (7964)
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The Salvation Army
Mobile, AL, US
Summary
The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritional meals while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. They also manage food inventory and process documentation for donated goods.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: ALM-Coastal Alabama Area Command - Mobile, AL 36604Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $11.00 - $11.00 HourlyJob Category: Food ServiceSchedule/Hours: Days/hours vary; (28 hours per week)
This position is responsible for:
Prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules. Ensures meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists in preparation of meals. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe manner
Cleans dining area. Cleans kitchen facilities and equipment. Maintains high degree of cleanliness in kitchen and dining area
Maintain inventory of kitchen food and supplies to meet needs of kitchen. Receive donated goods and processes gifts-in-kind documentation.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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.
Ability to lift objects weighing 25-50 pounds on a frequent basis.
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.
Employee Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
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:
State-Issued Food Handling Certification
Serv-Safe Certification (or ability to become certified)
Valid State Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA