Cook (4860)

The Salvation Army; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Victoria Corps in Victoria, TX is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to cook and serve nutritious meals according to established guidelines and schedules. The role includes maintaining kitchen cleanliness, stock inventory, and ensuring safe food handling.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of cooking for large groups; a Food Handler’s Certificate and valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience cooking food for large groups or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods and beverages per guidelines and schedules.
• Serve meals in a presentable manner and prepare plates for those needing assistance.
• Maintain kitchen stock inventory and communicate when restocking is needed.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, equipment and dining areas.
• Receive and store food donations and supplies.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

English communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

1 year cooking for large groups

Tools

Food Handler’s Certificate

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Victoria Corps - Victoria, TX, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $14.50 - $14.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Food Service, Job Description: 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.

Key Responsibilities

Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (50%)

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; informs supervisor if inventory is low so they may make orders and food purchases; drives to pick up food donations.
• Receives, receipts, and stores food donations and food orders.

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (50%)

• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Working Conditions

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.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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