Cook

KrocQuincy; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to prepare nutritious meals from donated items and manage the kitchen inventory. The role involves menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining sanitary conditions in kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily meals according to Health Department standards, tracking inventory, and assisting with reports.

Qualifications

• Flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Preferred cooking experience.
• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Safe from Harm training within 90 days; Serve Safe, CPR, and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a weekly/monthly menu for lunch and dinner based on inventory.
• Manage inventories of Kitchen Pantry, refrigerators and freezers, including stock rotation and ordering.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and serving while following Health Department guidelines.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in kitchen, dining room, storage and cold storage areas.
• Ensure proper food storage and handling per Health Department rules; manage leftovers.
• Assist with preparation of statistical and financial reports (gifts in kind).
• Report maintenance issues to Corps Officers.

Skills

Flexible

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Basic computer skills

Cooking experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning products

Job description

*** Part- Time Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M., Compensation Range: $12.00-$14.00 Per Hour Depending on Experience***

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: To prepare and serve wholesome, nutritious meals primarily using donated food items and stock from the kitchen pantry and freezers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a weekly/monthly menu for lunch and dinner, based on inventory.
• Responsible for inventories of Kitchen Pantry, refrigerators and freezer items to include rotation of stock and placing food orders.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and serving in a manner consistent with Health Department food preparation, sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain a sanitary working environment in all areas including: Kitchen, Dining Room, Storage Rooms, walk in/reach in refrigerators and freezers.
• Maintain proper food storage procedures according to Health Department guidelines for cold and dry storage, including proper storage of leftover foods.
• Ensure volunteers and other employees maintain safe and sanitary conditions during prep, serving and storage of food.
• Preparation of required statistical and financial reports (gifts in kind)
• Report needed maintenance issues to Corps Officers
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages Volunteers.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/GED or experience in the related field of one to three months are greatly encouraged.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of basic tools, cleaning equipment and cleaning products.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Preferred cooking experience
• Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army and Serve Safe Certification, CPR, and AED.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate cleaning equipment. This position will required the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Working Conditions: The work environment is a kitchen, with exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.

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

Additional Information

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.