Cook

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Conroe, TX is seeking a Food Service Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals according to guidelines. The role runs Monday through Friday 1:00pm–7:00pm and includes kitchen cleaning and inventory tasks. You will follow safety standards, assist in food preparation for large groups, and support dining service. Certifications like a food handler may be required; a state driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year experience cooking for large groups or equivalent.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• Valid State Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and serves nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with guidelines and schedules; maintains kitchen cleanliness and inventory.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, sinks, mirrors and replenishes supplies; sweeps and mops floors and cleans dining areas.
• Plans menus, cooks and serves a variety of foods and beverages; ensures timely preparation and appropriate portions.
• Sets up dining areas and assists in serving meals; drives to purchase groceries and handles cash for food purchases.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation & safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Conroe Corps - Conroe, TX 77301

Job Category: Food Service

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 7:00pm

This position is responsible for:

• 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:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Facilities Cleaning Responsibilities (50%)

• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops floors; sweeps sidewalks.
• Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Empty trash cans regularly; collects trash from grounds and cleans trash cans.

Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (25%)

• Plans menus, 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 meals for persons requiring special assistance.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; informs supervisors if inventory is low so they may make orders and food purchases; drives to purchase and pick up groceries; handles cash to purchase food from the store as needed.
• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
• Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided.

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (25%)

• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
• 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.
• Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• 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.
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. 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.

Certifications:

• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
• Valid State Driver's License (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled