Cook

Salvation Army; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army in Houston is seeking a kitchen worker to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks for large groups. You will ensure safe handling, proper presentation, and clean, organized kitchen facilities, while maintaining inventory of supplies and food.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in feeding large groups, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience planning and cooking meals for large groups.
• Ability to plan and prepare nutritious meals safely for many people.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served safely and presentably.
• Maintains kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances and cleans them.
• Maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in an orderly manner.

Skills

Meal planning

Large group cooking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of experience planning and cooking meals for large groups of people or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and CertificationsNone