Cook (7293)

The Salvation Army; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Ardmore, OK is seeking a full-time cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for large groups. You will ensure safe food handling, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and manage inventory and supplies to meet anticipated demand.

The role involves menu planning, purchasing, and coordinating with volunteers to support meals service during the day shift. A HS diploma or GED and 3 years cooking for large groups are required; a food handlers’ card is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years’ experience cooking for large groups.
• Food handlers’ card preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with guidelines; ensures meals are prepared safely and presented well.
• Plans menus and purchases food for preparation and serving.
• Cleans, cooks, and prepares varied foods using kitchen equipment; uses economical methods.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food preparation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AOK-Ardmore Corps - Ardmore, OK 73401

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Education Level: Some High School

Travel Percentage: Minimal

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Food Service

Cooking (85%)

• Plans, prepares, 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.


• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.


• Cleans, 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.


• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.


• 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.


• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.


• 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.


• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.

Other Responsibilities (15%)

• Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.


• Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment.


• Performs other related work as required.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Physical Requirements

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Qualifications and Experience

High School diploma or GED and three-years’ experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications / Licenses

Food handlers’ card preferred

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