Cook

The Salvation Army Southern California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Cook to support the nutritional needs of families and children. You will be involved in food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and oversee volunteers while ensuring safe food handling and organization. This full-time role emphasizes community service and offers valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless populations is preferred.
• Understanding proper serving sizes.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods for daily consumption and special events.
• Supervise volunteers and community service workers.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis intervention

Mediation

Healthy cooking understanding

Safe food handling practices

Education

Food Handler permit

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at The Salvation Army Southern California.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Basic Purpose

To provide for the nutritional needs of Family Center residents and the children of the Booth Memorial Child Development Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods for daily consumption and special events.
• Supervise volunteers and community service workers.
• Ensure cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen fixtures and equipment.
• Receive and organize kitchen deliveries.
• Report emergencies or equipment issues.
• Manage pantry and storage cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with shopping and inventory management.
• Prepare meals for children and families as per schedule.
• Transport meals to the center.
• Provide allergy-friendly and medical-specific food options.
• Keep records of food preparation, transportation, and servings.
• Participate in relevant trainings and meetings.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Customer service, crisis intervention, and mediation skills.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and follow procedures.
• Professional interaction with staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Experience working with homeless populations is preferred.
• Understanding of healthy cooking and proper serving sizes.
• Adherence to safe food handling practices.

Certificates and Licenses

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Food Handler permit under California Safety Code 97-0071 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate basic office and kitchen equipment.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties with or without accommodations. Requests for modifications should be made as needed.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations