Cook

Kroc Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen. You will assist with meal planning and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and health codes.

You will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with attention to food safety, portion control, and minimizing waste. The role requires physical stamina and ability to work in a busy, in-person kitchen environment.

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.
• 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%).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Physical stamina

PC literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year of relevant experience

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.

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