Cook

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Springfield Harbor House Shelter in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a full-time cook to prepare and serve meals under the Head Cook, and to help with kitchen cleanup. This 40-hour-per-week role offers starting pay of $15.00 per hour and is based at 636 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65806.

Responsibilities include following health regulations, maintaining sanitation, stocking and operating kitchen equipment, and attending required training and meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year cooking experience.
• Must have a valid food handling certificate.
• Able to comply with recipes and safety handling instructions.
• Medically qualified to work in food service area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations/codes regarding food preparation and service including sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils and assist with lifting and moving materials.
• Operate kitchen equipment for food preparation and cleanup.
• Attend required state certification classes and lodge staff meetings.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

The Salvation Army Springfield Harbor House Shelter located in Springfield, Missouri, is looking for cooks. Under the direct supervision of the Head Cook, the cook is responsible for preparation and serving meals and performing cleanup.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

636 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential

Duties.)

• Prepare and serve food.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations/codes regarding food preparation and service including maintenance of proper sanitation by wearing plastic gloves, hair nets, and aprons.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils. Lift and carry cooking materials and supplies.
• Operate necessary kitchen equipment for food preparation & clean-up.
• Attend any necessary state certification classes and participate in required meetings of lodge staff.

Full Job Description Available Upon Interview.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year cooking experience. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Able to comply with recipes and safety handling instructions. Medically qualified to work in food service area. Must have a valid food handling certificate.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the above essential duties. Capable of frequently lifting 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Will occasionally move 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck. Most work will be indoors in a temperature control environment: however, in the kitchen it will get above 80 degrees at times and cold in the walk-in refrigerator/freezer if so equipped.