Cook (9388)

The Salvation Army; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days Paid Time Off

Affordable Health Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits with Employer Map

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Austin, TX is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for large groups. The role requires following established guidelines, maintaining clean kitchen areas, and ensuring safe, presentable meals for all clients.

Responsibilities include cooking, serving, inventory management, and occasional driving for food donations; bilingual Spanish/English preferred. 40 hours per week with possible weekend shifts and inclusive benefits listed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• One year of experience cooking for large groups or equivalent experience.
• Valid State Driver's License and Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve nutritious meals and snacks following guidelines and schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and presentably; clean kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat, orderly manner.
• Prepare plates for infants or those needing additional assistance; communicate needs to supervisor.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently; assist with food donations and orders.
• Perform cleaning tasks in kitchen and dining areas; maintain health-compliant practices.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Culinary skills

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year experience cooking for large groups

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: TX-Austin Rathgeber Center - Austin, TX 78721, Job Category: Food Service, Benefits:

• 29 days Paid Time Off
• Affordable Health Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Schedule/Hours:

Possible alternating shifts (may require weekends) / 40 hours per week

Bilingual Spanish/English Highly Preferred!

Job Summary:

Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacksin accordance withestablished guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities,equipmentand appliances;maintainsinventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.It is intended toidentifythe essential functions and requirements of this position.The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than thosestatedin this job description.

Food Cooking and ServingResponsibilities (50%)

• Cooksand prepares a variety of foods and beveragesutilizingkitchen equipment,utensilsand suppliesin accordance withacceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to beservedand that food is preparedin a timely manneras scheduled.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or personsrequiringadditionalassistance.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventoryin order tomeet the needs of the kitchen; informssupervisorif inventory is low so they maymake orders and food purchases; drives to pick up food donations.
• Receives, receipts,andstores food donations and food orders.

KitchenCleaningResponsibilities (50%)

• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes,utensilsand kitchen appliances.
• 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.
• Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• Stores,refrigeratesand freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitorsexpirationdates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Sweeps and mops kitchenandvacuumsdining roomfloors;empties trash cans.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Dutiesare performed standing and requires squatting, climbing,bendingand walking.Anyofthe preceding duties maybe relievedby brief or occasional periods of sitting.
• Extensive amount of physical effortrequiredassociatedwith walking, standingliftingand carryingheavyobjects (up to 75lbs.)frequently.
• Workwillnormallyperformed in a kitchen environment wherethereare physical discomforts associated withchangesin temperature associatedwith cookingand thekitchen environment.

WhatWeAreLookingForInYou:

Bilingual Spanish/English Highly Preferred!

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• AND
• One‑year experience cooking food for large groups,
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which providesthe required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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