Cook (8697)

The Salvation Army; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army AL Coastal Area Command in Mobile, AL is seeking a Part-Time Kitchen Aide with Benefits to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a safe, supportive environment.

The role involves assisting in meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, managing kitchen inventory, and supporting donations processing. A high school diploma and at least one year of cooking for large groups are required; Serv-Safe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience cooking food for large groups or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of meals. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe manner.
• Cleans dining area. Cleans kitchen facilities and equipment. Maintains high degree of cleanliness in kitchen and dining area.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen food and supplies to meet needs of kitchen. Receive donated goods and processes gifts-in-kind documentation.

Skills

Large-group cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: ALM-Coastal Alabama Area Command - Mobile, AL 36604, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Salary Range: $11.00 - $11.00 Hourly, Job Category: Food Service, Schedule/Hours: Days/hours vary; (28 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

Prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules. Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation of meals. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe manner
• Cleans dining area. Cleans kitchen facilities and equipment. Maintains high degree of cleanliness in kitchen and dining area
• Maintain inventory of kitchen food and supplies to meet needs of kitchen. Receive donated goods and processes gifts-in-kind documentation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 25-50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• 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:

• State-Issued Food Handling Certification
• Serv-Safe Certification (or ability to become certified)
• Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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