Cook

Grkroccenter; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

AFLAC

Pension contributions

403(b) plan

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Birthday off with pay

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Michigan is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals for corps events and ensure a clean, organized kitchen. You will manage menu creation, food orders, and inventories while adhering to ServSafe standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of cooking experience preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT tools. Benefits include health care and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for Corps events and programs.
• Create menus using donated and purchased items.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to ServSafe food handling regulations.
• Order food and program supplies; record deliveries.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Position Type

Part-time

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.

• 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

Additional Information

Part Time (24 hours per week)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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