Cook (8873)

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

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lexington, MS is seeking a Camp Kitchen Cook to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for campers and staff. Weekends may be required; position is part-time with biweekly schedule.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and timely meal service in a camp setting. Responsibilities include following ACA standards, managing food prep, maintaining inventory, and supervising Kitchen Assistant staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year experience cooking for large groups.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire.
• Applicable state, local and/or program certifications or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Site and Food Service Accreditation Standards set by the American Camp Association.
• Oversee preparation of food.
• Ensure sufficient food is prepared for the number to be served and timely.
• Prepare and cook food according to the menu using frying, boiling, broiling, steaming, roasting.
• Clean and prepare a variety of foods and beverages using kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Prepare foods including washing and peeling.
• Bake breads, pastries, muffins, etc.
• Serve food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepare plates for infants or those needing additional assistance.
• Assign, instruct, and monitor Kitchen Assistant; ensure meals prepared as planned.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Experience cooking for large groups

ServSafe Certification within 21 days

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Camp Hidden Lake - Lexington, MS, Position Type: Part Time less than 20, Salary Range: $12.00 - $12.00Hourly, Job Category: Food Service, This position is located at Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington , MS.

Schedule :38 biweekly hours.

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::

• 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.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire
• Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses

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