Cook

Davita Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army of La Crosse is seeking a Temporary Cook responsible for preparing and serving meals at the emergency shelter. This role includes managing inventory, overseeing food pantry tasks, and maintaining a respectful environment for clients. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and experience in food service, with completion of Servsafe Certification within six months.

Qualifications

• One year food service experience required.
• Must complete Restaurant Servsafe Certification within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license and pass MVR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals.
• Ensure a sanitary work environment.
• Monitor food inventory and assist volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Salvation Army of La Crosse Emergency Shelter provides a safe shelter for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Every year, hundreds of men, women, and children are provided emergency shelter and fed over 80,000 meals. Community support makes all this possible. Donations of supplies, dollars, and volunteer staffing help ensure the emergency shelter continues serving those in the biggest need. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!

The Temporary Cook will prepare and serve meals for shelter residents and clients of the meal program. Manage the meal program in the absence of the Food Services Manager.

About the role:

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals in conjunction with Food Services Manager


• Sanitary work environment


• Monitor donations and other food and non-food inventory


• Help create and maintain a comfortable and respectful environment for clients


• Clean and properly arrange the freezer, cooler, and pantry on a weekly basis


• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, oversee daily food pantry to include, but not limited to, maintaining current computer records of clients/activity, record and report accurate monthly statistics, assist volunteers with clients and pantry needs


• Provide seasonal support as requested


• Be available to work nights and weekends


• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Computer literate and knowledgeable of MS Office necessary

Certifications:

• Must have completed the Restaurant Servsafe Certification program or will complete within six (6) months of hire


• Must have valid driver's license and pass MVR requirements for Salvation Army insurance

Experience:

• One year food service experience

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.