Cook (7305)

The Salvation Army; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Temple, TX is seeking a Kitchen Support role to cook and serve meals, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and assist with inventory and donations. The position involves supervising volunteers and supporting seasonal programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year cooking for large groups; a valid driver's license and Food Handler’s Certificate are preferred. This is a full-time on-site role in a kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One-year experience cooking for large groups.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• 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.
• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances; maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensure safety and hygiene standards.
• Supervises volunteers, community service workers as needed; assists with seasonal program events as needed.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stoves

Freezers

Refrigerators

Ovens

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Temple Corps - Temple, TX 76504

Job Category: Food Service

This position is responsible for:

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.

Other Responsibilities

• Supervises volunteers, community service workers as needed.
• Assists with seasonal program events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment

• General Cleaning Tools General Kitchen Equipment Stoves
• Freezers Refrigerators

Physical Requirements and 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.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Affordable Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Available
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Employer Paid Basic Term Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State Drivers License
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

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