Community Kitchen Cook: Meals & Service

Kroc Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen. You will assist with meal planning and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and health codes.

You will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with attention to food safety, portion control, and minimizing waste. The role requires physical stamina and ability to work in a busy, in-person kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of food service, nutritional guidelines, and best practices.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, scrubbing, food preparation, and cooking.
• Ability to use PC and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and store a variety of food using standardized safe food handling guidelines and meeting health code.
• Meet special dietary needs of participants as directed (55%).
• Provide meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in an inviting manner to participants and staff (15%).
• Clean and sanitize food service utensils, dishes, cookware, serveware, equipment, and areas (10%).
• Assist with meal planning utilizing ordered and donated food items, minimizing food waste (10%).
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking for special events and meetings (10%).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Physical stamina

PC literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year of relevant experience

Job description

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen. You will assist with meal planning and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and health codes.

You will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with attention to food safety, portion control, and minimizing waste. The role requires physical stamina and ability to work in a busy, in-person kitchen environment.