Charity Kitchen Cook – ServSafe Certified, Day Shift

The Salvation Army; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a full-time kitchen cook to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks following established guidelines and schedules.

You will clean facilities and equipment, manage supplies, and work with volunteers to ensure meals are ready on time. The role requires a high school diploma/GED and ServSafe certification, with a valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year cooking in large groups.
• ServSafe certification.
• Valid State Driver's License (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• 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.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory working with vendors and donors 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.
• Assists in monitoring work of volunteers working in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Salvation Army in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a full-time kitchen cook to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks following established guidelines and schedules.

You will clean facilities and equipment, manage supplies, and work with volunteers to ensure meals are ready on time. The role requires a high school diploma/GED and ServSafe certification, with a valid driver's license preferred.