Cook (4860)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; 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

Salvation Army Victoria Corps in Victoria, TX is seeking a part-time cook to prepare nutritious meals and serve them to the community.

Responsibilities include cooking, serving, cleaning, inventory, and ensuring food safety; requires a high school diploma/GED and at least 1 year of cooking for large groups; benefits provided with part-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year experience cooking for large groups or equivalent
• Must obtain Food Handler’s Certificate or show ability

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to schedules.
• Prepare meals in timely manner and ensure safe presentation.
• Serve food presentably and assist special needs diners as required.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and drive to pick up donations when needed.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, equipment and surfaces.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Kitchen sanitation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Victoria Corps - Victoria, TX 77901, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $14.50 - $14.50 Hourly, 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 willnormallybe performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and thekitchen 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: Veterans | Disabled