Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army of La Crosse Emergency Shelter is seeking a Cook to plan, prepare, and serve meals for shelter residents and clients, under the supervision of the Food Services Manager.

You will ensure sanitary operations, manage pantry records, and support volunteers while maintaining a respectful environment for clients. Requires a ServSafe certification or plan to complete within six months, plus a valid driver's license and MVR clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literate and MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee daily food pantry under the direction of the Food Services Manager, maintaining records and statistics, and assisting volunteers.
• Provide seasonal support as requested.
• Be available to work nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers.

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,

The 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.