Cook (7376)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army Corps in Lufkin, TX is seeking a dedicated kitchen worker to cook and serve nutritious meals for large groups, following established guidelines and schedules. You will keep kitchen facilities clean, manage supplies, and ensure meals are prepared and served safely and neatly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience cooking for large groups, a valid state driver’s license, and a Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of cooking for large groups experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• Good English communication and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served safely and neatly.
• Cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances.
• Maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food.

Skills

English communication

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Lufkin Corps - Lufkin, TX 75901

Salary Range: $12.42 - $18.62

Job Category: Food Service

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:

• Facilities Cleaning Responsibilities (50%)
• Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (25%)
• Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (25%)

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.
• Ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle safely following all laws, regulations, and policies.
• 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 light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Working Conditions:

• Work is sometimes performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment. Work is sometimes performed in both indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to dirt, dust, disagreeable sights and/or odors, and various temperatures.

QualificationsEducation 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.

Certifications:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Disable Veteran