Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Northern Division Harbor Light Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen, while assisting with meal planning and special events.

This full-time role in Minneapolis requires a High School diploma or equivalent, ServSafe certification, and one year of relevant experience, with the ability to pass background checks and stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must pass background checks.

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.
• 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 skills

Communication skills

Food service knowledge

Nutritional guidelines

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler

Job description

Position Summary

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%).

1010 Currie Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403

Full-Time, 40hrs/week

$19.50-$20.10/hour

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must pass background checks.

Competencies

• 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.