Community Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals & Sanitation

Salvation Army Tucson; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Cook to prepare three nutritious meals and a daily snack for Alegria and related programs, while maintaining high sanitation standards and assisting with ordering and inventory. The role supports residents and staff across multiple locations and follows dietician guidelines where needed.

Applicants should have institutional cooking experience, a valid Food Handler Certification, and the ability to drive for kitchen needs.

Qualifications

• One year cooking in an institutional or residential setting or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the Health Department Sanitation Time and Temperature rules
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must be able to drive, as it would be needed for kitchen needs

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and snacks for Alegria residents, and B.L.A.S.T. children, and lunch for the staff.
• Prepare breakfast, sack lunch and dinner for Alegria-Zahn residents.
• Deliver meals for Lilly’s Place and Lafayette.
• Serve Lunch and Dinner at Lafayette.
• Responsible for the quality and presentation of the meals being served.
• Follow the preset, posted menus, respecting various mealtimes so that no more than 15 hours elapse between dinner and breakfast the next day.
• If needed, prepare modified meals according to Dietician’s guidelines and Physician’s orders for individual residents or children.
• Responsible for effective time management to ensure quality control, cleanness and sanitation, following the Health Department Time and Temperature guidelines.
• Responsible for effective food preparation and portioning for cost control.
• Keep all food preparation areas and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.
• Maintain sinks, floors drain and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Clean food serving areas.
• Organize and rotate storage, using FIFO method.
• Monitor equipment temperature as well as holding temperature. Report any discrepancy to the Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain regular inventory. Provide Operation Manager with a list of items to be ordered weekly, including disposable wares and cleaning supplies.
• Responsible for receiving and organizing deliveries.
• Attend scheduled in-service, workshops and staff meeting as requested by the Supervisor.
• Maintain good working relations with all members of the staff, The Salvation Army representatives, volunteers and visitors from other agencies.

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Cook to prepare three nutritious meals and a daily snack for Alegria and related programs, while maintaining high sanitation standards and assisting with ordering and inventory. The role supports residents and staff across multiple locations and follows dietician guidelines where needed.

Applicants should have institutional cooking experience, a valid Food Handler Certification, and the ability to drive for kitchen needs.