Cook

KrocQuincy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 57,595,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen and assist with meal planning.

Responsibilities include cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner, following safe food handling guidelines, accommodating dietary needs, and helping with special events. The role requires standing most of the shift, English communication, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of food service, nutritional guidelines, and best practices.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, scrubbing, food preparation, and cooking.
• Ability to use PC and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and store a variety of food using standardized safe food handling guidelines and meeting health code.
• Provide meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in an inviting manner to participants and staff.
• Clean and sanitize food service utensils, dishes, cookware, serveware, equipment, and areas.
• Assist with meal planning utilizing ordered and donated food items, minimizing food waste.
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking for special events and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English communication

Food service knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Northern Division Harbor Light Center Cook is responsible for preparing meals for

participants and employees in a commercial kitchen. The Cook also assists with meal planning.

Essential Functions

Cook, prepare, and store a variety of food using standardized safe food handling guidelines and

meeting health code. Meet special dietary needs of participants as directed (55%).

• Provide meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in an inviting manner to participants and staff (15%).
• Clean and sanitize food service utensils, dishes, cookware, serveware, equipment, and areas

(10%).

• Assist with meal planning utilizing ordered and donated food items, minimizing food waste (10%).
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking for special events and meetings (10%).

Full-Time, 40hrs/week

$19.50-$20.10/hour

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of food service, nutritional guidelines, and best practices.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, scrubbing, food preparation, and cooking.
• Ability to use PC and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift with some walking.
• Continuous bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, stooping, and frequently moving hands and arms.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English and work in person.
• Not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Travel Requirements

None.

Other Duties

Cook.

Additional Information

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its Mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. 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.