Cook

Charlestonsalvationarmy; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time Cook for their Waco Corps. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring a safe cooking environment. Applicants must have cooking knowledge, a high school diploma, and experience with large groups. This position also requires physical effort in a kitchen setting, adhering to safety and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience cooking for large groups.
• Valid State Drivers License required.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks.
• Cleans kitchen facilities and maintains inventory.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served safely.

Skills

Cooking methods

Cleaning and sanitizing practices

Food storage techniques

Ability to cook for large groups

Following instructions

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Waco, TX 500 South 4th Street 76703, Waco, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM

The Salvation Army , an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization,has an opening for Cook at the Waco Corps, located in Waco, TX.

Job Summary

Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D.

And

One-year experience cooking food for large groups,

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

Valid State Drivers License

Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to cook, taste and smell food.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.

Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently.

Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.

Additional Comments:

This position is categorized as: Part-Time & Non-Exempt

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Waco, TX 500 South 4th Street 76703, Waco, Texas, United States of America