Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Cook to prepare food for Corps internal events and programs, create menus using donated foods, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen. You will order food and supplies, ensure ServSafe food handling practices are followed, and help with inventory and event setup.

Strong customer service and teamwork are essential in this role. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of professional cooking experience, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years professional cooking experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Create menus using donated foods and purchased items.
• Preparing food for all program and Corps events.
• Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Adhering to ServSafe food handling regulations.
• Orders all food and program supplies.
• Ensures food orders and deliveries are recorded and put away.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

Kitchen cleanliness

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary: The Cook's responsibilities include preparing food for the Corps internal events, to comply with the meal pattern requirements. The cook is responsible for keeping the kitchen properly cleaned, food ordering, inventory, creating menus and provides excellent customer service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create menus using donated foods and purchased items
• Preparing food for all program and Corps events
• Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the kitchen
• Adhering to ServSafe food handling regulations
• Orders all food and program supplies
• Ensures food orders and deliveries are recorded and put away
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1+ years' experience professional cooking experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines, to include:
  • Cross contamination
  • Proper storage
  • Proper rotation
  • Proper preparation

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
• Basic computer operation knowledge
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current ServSafe Certification, or gain it within 1 year
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed