Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Northern Division Harbor Light Center in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Full-time Cook to prepare meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen and assist with meal planning. You will follow safe food handling guidelines, provide breakfast, lunch and dinner service, and support meal planning for events, with a 40-hour work week and hourly pay of $19.50–$20.10.

A high school diploma and one year of relevant experience are required, along with the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of relevant experience is 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.
• Meet special dietary needs of participants as directed (55%).
• Provide meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 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%).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

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.