Cook

Salvation Army Tucson; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Everett, WA is seeking a kitchen cook for the shelter program. The role involves planning, preparing and serving meals, supervising volunteers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

You will handle food purchasing, menu planning for monthly events, and coordinate with Shelter Supervisor and Social Services Director to meet program needs. The position emphasizes independence and cost-conscious meal execution.

Qualifications

• Understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices.
• Experience as a cook, in menu planning, purchasing, and food service.
• Ability to accurately figure the costs of meals.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated, commodities or purchased.
• Handle the purchasing of food as needed
• Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen to be sure that Public Health Department regulations are followed
• See that the kitchen is maintained in a safe manner
• Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies
• Work with Shelter Supervisor to plan meals for special events (i.e., Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day etc.) and monthly menus.
• Work with the Social Services Director to determine what product may be used for the program.
• Responsible for gathering/purchasing grab-and-go breakfast items, snacks, and easy-to-make lunch items for the shelter program.
• Any other duties related to the running of the meal program that may be assigned

Skills

Menu planning

Food purchasing

Volunteer supervision

Public health compliance

Job description

COMPENSATION: $21.30 hourly, payable bi-weekly.

SUPERVISOR: Corps Officers

GENERAL STATEMENT :

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and theultimate goalof all programs isspiritual regeneration of all people.

SCOPE OF POSITION :

Responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals as needed for Corps and Shelter programming

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated,commoditiesorpurchased.


• Handle the purchasing of food as needed


• Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers


• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen to be sure that Public Health Department regulations are followed


• See that the kitchen ismaintainedin a safe manner


• Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies


• Work with Shelter Supervisor to plan meals forspecial events(i.e.,Thanksgiving,Mother's Dayetc.) and monthly menus.


• Work with the SocialServices Director todeterminewhat product may be used for the program.


• Responsible for gathering/purchasing grab-and-gobreakfastitems, snacks, and easy-to-make lunch items for the shelter program.


• Any other duties related to the running of the meal program that may be assigned

EDUCATION &EXPERIENCE :

• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission,philosophy,and practices


• Experience as a cook, in menu planning,purchasing, and food service


• Ability to accuratelyfigure the costs of meals.


• Ability to work independently with good judgment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.


• Must have the ability to grab, push, pull, and lift items weighing up to 45lbs.


• Must have the ability to withstand warmer-than-average temperatures.


• Must have the ability to read andcomprehendthe English language.


• Must have the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate efforts with others .

Working Conditions: Workis primarily conducted in a sheltered environment, with occasional outdoor duties. The indoor setting ensures a consistent and predictable work environment, free from the discomfort of inclement weather changes. However, some discomfort may be related to noise, dust, dirt, and similar factors. For the occasional outdoor tasks, please dress according to the weather forecast.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job, or require that different or additionaltasks be performed based on the organization’s needs or when circumstances change.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as employees to undermine the Salvation Army's religious mission.

Work Schedule / Location : This position islocatedat our shelter in Everett, Washington. Upon hire, the assigned schedule will be confirmed based on operational and program needs of the shelter.

Scheduling may vary depending on the shelter operations and program coverage.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

This position works at a site that may require mandatory vaccination of employee, without exemption, based on local governmental orders from the County and the City.

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.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation:

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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