Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Cook to prepare food for Corps events, maintain a clean kitchen, and manage orders and inventories. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and ServSafe standards, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning using donated and purchased items.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years of cooking experience; ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it within 1 year is expected, along with basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines including cross contamination, proper storage, rotation, and preparation.
• ServSafe certification within 1 year or current.
• Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current.

Responsibilities

• Create menus using donated foods and purchased items.
• Prepare food for all program and Corps events.
• Maintain the kitchen's orderliness and cleanliness.
• Adhere to ServSafe food handling regulations.
• Order all food and program supplies.
• Record and store food orders and deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional cooking

Safe food handling

Education

HS diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification (within 1 year)

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