Camp Worker Cook

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Denton (NC, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and impactful organization as a Camp Worker, where you will play a crucial role in preparing and serving nutritious meals for large groups. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, ensuring that meals are not only safe and delicious but also served with care and attention. You'll be responsible for kitchen cleanliness, inventory management, and collaborating with a team to create memorable dining experiences. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• One year of experience cooking for large groups is required.
• ServSafe or Safe Plates certification is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Supervise staff and volunteers in meal preparation and service.

Skills

Cooking Methods

Meal Planning

Food Storage Techniques

Inventory Management

Personal Hygiene Practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stove

Oven

Refrigerators

Freezers

Kitchen Utensils

Blender

Mixer

Food Processor

Mop

Broom

Job description

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:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

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:

1. Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
2. Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
3. Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
4. Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
5. Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
6. 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:

1. Ability to meet attendance requirements.
2. Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
3. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
4. 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.

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

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