Cook

The Salvation Army; Cambridge (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve meals for homeless guests. This part-time role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying generous benefits such as paid time off and a pension plan. Candidates should have kitchen experience and be ServeSafe certified.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen.
• Experience in meal preparation for at least 35 persons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals according to planned menu.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
• Work with Operations Director in menu planning.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Teamwork

Diversity Awareness

Education

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge is hiring a Cook (2) and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: Cambridge, MA

Pay Range: $20 per hour

21 hours per week (3 days)

Cook A – 8:30am – 4:00pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Cook B – 8:30am – 4:00pm (30 minute unpaid break)

The cook will prepare and serve meals to homeless guests as scheduled by the Operations Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen

· Experience in meal preparation for at least 35 persons

· Interest and ability to work with diverse population - guests, volunteers, etc.

· ServeSafe certified

Duties & Responsibilities:

a) Prepare daily meals according to planned menu with flexibility to creatively utilize food donations.

b) Maintain clean and orderly kitchen in accordance with Department of Health regulations.

c) Work with the Operations Director in menu planning and relay supply and purchasing needs.

d) Foster cooperative atmosphere in the kitchen working with staff, volunteers and guests who will be assisting with preparation and clean up responsibilities.

e) Meet regularly with the Operations Director for supervision as it relates to shelter and personnel issues.

f) Provide substitute hours for other feeding programs as deemed necessary by the Operations Director.

g) Pick up from the Greater Boston Food Bank twice a month, and other donors, as needed.

h) Perform other related duties as assigned

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.