Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Leonard (MI, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned camp and retreat center, where you'll play a crucial role in providing delicious meals for guests. This position offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. You'll work closely with the Food Service Manager, ensuring that all food service functions run smoothly. With opportunities for growth and additional responsibilities during slower times, this role is perfect for those passionate about food service and guest satisfaction. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups and kitchen cleaning.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation for camp guests.
• Maintain clean work and storage areas.
• Execute safety and cleaning of food service equipment.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Kitchen cleaning

Guest relations

Food preparation standards

Lifting heavy objects

Intermediate Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS and SharePoint knowledge

Education

Training in cooking for large groups

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary: Work and rotate with the Food Service Manager to perform all food service functions in the kitchen as part of Echo Grove Camp & Retreat Center, to provide up to 400 meals (typically less) for camp guests on-site. This position is mostly on weekends with flexibility to cover for the Food Service Manager as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of meals for groups of all sizes Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas


• Comprehend and execute operating, safety, and cleaning of all food service equipment


• Cook, trim, portion, carve, bake, etc. meats, vegetables, salads, breads, desserts, etc.


• Fry, boil, broil, roast, and steam meat, poultry and vegetables


• Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas by, taking out trash from kitchen/dining room. Sweep and mop kitchen/dining room, wash and restack dishes, pots and pans, and clean and sanitize kitchen/dining rooms


• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time. Due to cyclical nature of the camping season and calendar, there are opportunities for hours in other areas, i.e. housekeeping and maintenance during slower times

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Training and experience in cooking for large groups


• Experience in kitchen cleaning and guest relations

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of standards of food preparation, serving, and kitchen procedures


• Must be able to properly lift at least 50 pounds from ground level to countertop, bend, reach, stand on feet for long periods (12+ hours) and withstand extreme temperature hot and cold.

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office 365.


• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.


• Willingness to learn new software as needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed.


• Current ServSafe Manager Certification (Echo Grove Camp will accommodate time to update or gain)


• Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).