Cook

The Salvation Army; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Morgantown, WV is seeking a part-time cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks for large groups. You will maintain kitchen cleanliness, monitor food safety, and support meal service with attention to portion sizes and presentation.

Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering, inventory control, and assisting with post-service cleaning and storage. A High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year cooking for large groups are required; a Food

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of experience cooking food for large groups.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Food Handler Card or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritious meals and snacks.
• Cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory.
• Ensures food safety, proper portioning, and timely service; serves meals presentably.
• Maintains hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Cooking

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Job description

Work Location: Morgantown, WVWork Schedule: Part-time (up to 28 hours/weekly)This position is responsible for: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.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.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.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:Paid Time OffRetirement Savings Plan AvailableSupplemental Insurance AvailableVoluntary Life Insurance and more!Education and Experience:High School diploma or equivalent ANDOne year of experience cooking food for large groups, ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Food Handler Card ORAbility to obtain Food Handler Card within 90 days of hireEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled