Community Kitchen Chef & Menu Coordinator

Salvation Army; Ardmore, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Ardmore Corps is seeking a Full Time Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals in a safe, presentable way. Duties include cooking, serving, and maintaining kitchen and dining room cleanliness in a busy program setting.

Responsibilities emphasize menu planning, inventory control, and coordinating with volunteers while ensuring food safety and timely service for large groups. A Food handlers’ card is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years’ experience cooking for large groups.
• Equivalent training and experience acceptable for the role.
• Food handlers’ card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and purchase food and supplies for serving nutritional meals.
• Cook and prepare a variety of foods using kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Serve meals and prepare plates for infants or those needing assistance.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas; store and rotate stock.
• Assist in inventory, ordering, and processing invoices for food purchases.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Ardmore Corps is seeking a Full Time Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals in a safe, presentable way. Duties include cooking, serving, and maintaining kitchen and dining room cleanliness in a busy program setting.

Responsibilities emphasize menu planning, inventory control, and coordinating with volunteers while ensuring food safety and timely service for large groups. A Food handlers’ card is preferred.