Part-Time Cook

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization that focuses on uplifting communities and meeting human needs. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals and ensuring a safe, welcoming kitchen environment. This part-time position offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about culinary arts and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• One year of experience working in a kitchen preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, beverages, and snacks while ensuring food safety.
• Cooks and presents meals according to health standards.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety Standards

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

1401 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA Req #35611

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Location: The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command Ray & Joan KrocCorps Community Center (Norfolk, VA)

Position Type: Regular, Part-Time

Pay Range: $13.24 - $16.55

About this opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Chef, the Cook prepares, 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 an inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepares meals, beverages and snacks; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; mixes beverages and arranges snacks.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled; ensures appropriate proportions are provided.
• Prepares food in accordance with the proper methods and procedures as given by the Food Services Manager.
• Cooks and completes the presentation of meals to ensure compliance with recipes and health standards; ensures appropriate utilization of surplus and leftovers; ensures all food served for each meal is maintained at appropriate serving temperatures.

What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One year experience working in a kitchen preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language and do basic math.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting, relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that isDoing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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