Cook (8055)

The Salvation Army; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lexington, MS is seeking a Camp Cook to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals at Camp Hidden Lake. The role requires leadership of kitchen staff, adherence to health and safety standards, and efficient meal service for groups of campers.

Responsibilities include ensuring enough food is prepared for each planned meal, maintaining inventory, and keeping kitchen and dining areas clean. CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience cooking for large groups.
• Experience coordinating kitchen staff is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation of food and safety standards.
• Ensures adequate quantities based on the number of people to be served.
• Prepares foods according to the menu using various cooking methods.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Staff coordination

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Camp Hidden Lake - Lexington, MS 39095, Salary Range: $12.00 - $12.00 Hourly, Job Category: Food Service, This position is located at Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington , MS.

This position is responsible for :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; assigns, instructs and monitors work of Camp Kitchen Assistant.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; assigns, instructs and monitors work of Camp Kitchen Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Must follow all Site and Food Service Accreditation Standards set forth by American Camp Association.
• Oversees preparation of food.
• 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.
• Prepares and cooks food as the menu indicates utilizing frying, boiling, broiling, steaming, roasting of meat, poultry, seafood, fish, vegetables, salads, soups and gravies.
• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Prepares foods including washing and peeling.
• Bakes breads, pastries, muffins, etc.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of Kitchen Assistant; ensures meals are prepared as planned.
• 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 & Working Conditions

• Some physical requirements of the Camp Cook position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate cooking equipment and activities are required.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Three years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff preferred,
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

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