Cook (7376)

The Salvation Army; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lufkin, TX is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance with established guidelines. The role includes maintaining a clean kitchen, managing supplies, and ensuring meals are safe and presentable for servicemembers and staff.

Responsibilities involve cooking for large groups, serving meals, and performing routine kitchen cleaning. Strong reading and communication in English are essential, with a valid Driver's License and Food Handler

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience cooking food for large groups.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

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

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