Cook

Ultipro; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army San Francisco Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation for a seven-day kitchen. You will assist with food prep, meal service, clean-up, and ensure meals align with planned menus while upholding sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, monitoring food quality, following safety guidelines, and maintaining logs for the California Adult Food Program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• California Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certificate required.
• Experience in an institutional cooking setting or similar preferred.
• Experience with commercial kitchen tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and clean-up.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus.
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Keep the kitchen and food service areas clean and sanitized.
• Monitor food quality during cooking.
• Follow all nutrition, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Properly store food and supplies.
• Complete California Adult Food Program records, including attendance and meal production logs.
• Assist with special meal preparation for programs and activities.
• Follow direction from the Food Services Manager, Sous Chef, and/or Executive Director.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certificate

Job description

San Fran Harbor Light
San Francisco, CA 941034405, USA

Description

OVERVIEW:

The Cook reports to the Food Services Manager and supports meal preparation for the San Francisco Harbor Light Center in a seven‑day‑a‑week kitchen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and clean‑up
• Prepare meals according to planned menus
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Keep the kitchen and food service areas clean and sanitized
• Monitor food quality during cooking
• Follow all nutrition, sanitation, and safety guidelines
• Properly store food and supplies
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with all individuals
• Complete California Adult Food Program records, including attendance and meal production logs
• Assist with special meal preparation for programs and activities
• Follow direction from the Food Services Manager, Sous Chef, and/or Executive Director
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• California Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certificate (required)
• Experience in an institutional cooking setting or similar (1 year preferred)
• Experience with commercial kitchen tools and equipment
• Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Team player
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and movement during shifts
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motion; exposure to heat and kitchen equipment
• Manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen tools and equipment

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work‑related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience with commercial kitchen tools and equipment

1 year:

Experience in an institutional cooking setting or similar

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handler's Card

TB cleared certificate

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