Assistant Cook - Lead

The-Salvation-Arm; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Seaside, CA is seeking an Assistant Cook to work under the Kitchen Manager, assisting with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area.

The role involves dishwashing, following safety and hygiene practices, keeping equipment and storage areas organized, and supporting with beverage service and stocking. High school diploma required; lead experience preferred; weekend availability helps the team cover busy periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Lead experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager with food preparation and meal service.
• Help keep the dining room clean, organized, and ready for guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen, storage areas, and food service spaces.
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Clean, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Communicate with food service and supply vendors as needed.

Skills

Weekend availability

Initiative

Integrity & discretion

Team player

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $23-$26

OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Cook works under the direction of the Kitchen Manager to help prepare and serve meals for clients, staff, volunteers, and Advisory Board members. Responsibilities include food preparation, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Kitchen Manager with food preparation and meal service
• Help keep the dining room clean, organized, and ready for guests
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen, storage areas, and food service spaces
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices
• Clean, sanitize, and stores dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Helps maintain dishwashing equipment and treat with Delimer chemical twice a month
• Clean and sanitize sinks, counters, carts, racks, and other food service equipment
• Use cleaning tools and products appropriately to care for kitchen equipment
• Keep supplies, cookware, dishes, and utensils organized and properly stored
• Maintain beverage service equipment in a clean and sanitary condition
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining refrigerators, freezers, and other cold storage areas
• Help maintain clean work surfaces and floors throughout the day
• Communicate with food service and supply vendors as needed
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Lead experience (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Availability to work weekends and additional hours during the holiday season as needed
• Ability to take initiative
• Able to maintain integrity and confidentiality
• Team player
• Able to meet and relate to the public

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
• Relevant kitchen and janitorial equipment

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

Preferred

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