Cook - Center of Hope Shelter (485)

The Salvation Army; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Tulsa is seeking a Kitchen Staff member to prepare and serve nutritional meals according to established guidelines. The role includes planning menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supervising volunteers. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in cooking for large groups.

This position involves working in a typical kitchen environment, with a focus on food safety and health regulations. A Food Handlers Permit is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience cooking food for large groups.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Ability to handle food and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Plans menus and prepares nutritional meals.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen facilities.
• Supervises volunteers during meal preparation.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Meal planning

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Utensils

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Service Work (90%)

• Plans menus, purchases food and supplies necessary for 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/beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants/persons needing 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.
• Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in kitchen/dining room; ensures all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Maintains proper supply/orderliness of kitchen inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies invoices are accurate, submits for further processing.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Assists in coordinating and carrying out arrangements for programs and special events.
• Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Performs other related work as required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs).

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent, AND 1 year experience cooking food for large groups, OR any equivalent combination of training/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

• Food Handlers Permit