Camp Worker Cook

The Salvation Army USA; Denton (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Camp Worker Cook to join their team in Denton, North Carolina. In this role, you will collaborate with the Food Service Manager to prepare and serve nutritious meals for large groups, ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations. Your responsibilities will include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing inventory, and supervising staff and volunteers. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while honing your culinary skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about cooking and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year experience cooking for large groups up to 500.
• Knowledge of meal planning and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in a safe and presentable manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen.
• Supervise staff and volunteers in meal preparation.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Meal planning

Food safety and hygiene

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stove

Oven

Refrigerators

Kitchen Utensils

Blender

Mixer

Food Processor

Job description

Camp Worker Cook
474 Walter Johnson Rd, Denton, NC 27239, USA
Req #18321
Monday, February 13, 2023

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Camp Worker located in Denton, North Carolina.

JOB SUMMARY:
Works with Food Service Manager to prepare, cook, and serve 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
2. 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.
3. Sets tables with plates, napkins, and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
4. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
5. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
6. Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
7. Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
8. Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in coordinating and carrying out arrangements for programs and special events.
2. Supervises summer staff and volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
3. Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:
Stove, Oven, Refrigerators, Freezers, Kitchen Utensils, Blender, Mixer, Food Processor, Mop, Broom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent, and one year experience cooking food for large groups of up to 500 or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
ServSafe or Safe Plates preferable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures, meal planning techniques, acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques; ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner; ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils; ability to rotate stock, assist in ordering food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; 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.

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.

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

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

OTHER DETAILS:

• Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
• Job Function Food Service
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Trainee
• Min Hiring Rate $8.00
• Max Hiring Rate $12.00
• Travel Required No
• Required Education High School
• Job Start Date Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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