Cook (7811)

SALVATION ARMY; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

SALVATION ARMY in Nashville is seeking a Full Time kitchen cook to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to guidelines and schedules. You will ensure meals are safe, well-presented, and served on time in a busy kitchen.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year experience cooking for large groups, and Serv-Safe certification. The position includes day shift, 40 hours per week, with benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience cooking food for large groups.
• Serv-Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Daily prepping of sack lunches.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KT-Nashville Area Command - Nashville, TN 37207

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Food Service

Schedule/Hours: S-Th 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week)

Job Description: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Daily prepping of sack lunches.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insuranceand more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High School diploma or equivalent,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

• Serv-Safe Certified