Cook

The company name is: The Salvation Army International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals at its Atlanta location. The ideal candidate will have experience cooking for large groups, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the mission of helping those in need while providing competitive pay and employee benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision

Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• One year experience cooking food for large groups or equivalent training.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks.
• Cleans kitchen facilities and maintains inventory.
• Supervises volunteers and coordinates kitchen events.

Skills

Cooking

Inventory Management

Sanitation Practices

Team Supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: The Salvation Army Atlanta Red Shield

Rate of Pay: $16.48 per hour (Full-Time)

About this opportunity:

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves 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.

Key responsibilities:

• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
• 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.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
• 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.
• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sets-up and breaks-down tables, chairs, and other food service serving equipment as requested by the supervisor to fulfil the unique needs of various events.
• Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events. Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment. Performs other related work as required.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School diploma or equivalent; and
• One year experience cooking food for large groups, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. 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.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 06/05/2025 – 06/18/2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!