Cook

Salvation Army; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Huntsville, AL is seeking a kitchen team member to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals according to guidelines and schedules. This role supports nutrition programs and ensures food is prepared safely and presented well.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of cooking for large groups; includes full-time, 40 hours weekly with benefits. Apply with dedication to safe food handling and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience cooking food for large groups.
• Any equivalent training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.
• Stores, refrigerates, and freezes food in a safe and economical manner; monitors expirations.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Huntsville Al Corps - Huntsville, AL 35810

Job Category: Food Service

Schedule/Hours: Schedule varies, 40 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $12.40 per hour with benefits

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
• Stores, refrigerates, and freezes food in a safe and economical manner; monitors the expirations dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobilty; duties are performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking in a frequent change basis
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food

Employee Benefits

• Health/Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement Plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent,
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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans|Disabled