Cook (7352)

The Salvation Army; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a casual kitchen assistant in Corpus Christi, TX to cook and serve nutritious meals for various programs. The role requires maintaining safe food handling, inventory, and delivering meals with care.

Responsibilities include cooking, food service, stocking supplies, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Must have a high school diploma or GED, one year of large-group cooking experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience cooking for large groups.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• Valid State Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages according to established guidelines and economical methods.
• Ensures enough food is prepared for the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food; informs supervisor if inventory is low and may drive to pick up food donations.
• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances; maintains high cleanliness and ensures health regulations are followed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid State Driver's License

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Corpus Christi Social Services - Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Position Type: Casual

Salary Range: $10.49 - $14.00

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Food Service Schedule/Hours: Casual - Only as needed

This position is responsible for:

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.

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.

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One-year experience cooking food for large groups,
• 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