Cook (9250)

The Salvation Army; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Albany, GA is seeking a Part-Time Food Service worker to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks following established guidelines and schedules. The role ensures all meals are prepared and served safely and presented well, while keeping kitchen facilities, equipment, and supplies clean and organized.

Key duties include planning menus and purchasing food and supplies, cooking with acceptable and economical methods, ensuring adequate portions for the number

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritious meals.
• 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.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.

Skills

Cooking large groups

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GA-ALB Albany Shelter - Albany, GA, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Salary Range: $14.00Hourly, Job Category: Food Service, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
• 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.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Benefits

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Education and Experience

• 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.

Certifications

Must be willing to obtain ServSafe certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled