Cook & Custodian

The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Laredo Corps in Laredo, Texas is seeking a part-time Cook & Custodian. This role involves cooking and serving nutritious meals for large groups while following established guidelines and safety procedures.

You will keep kitchen areas clean, maintain equipment, and manage supplies in a neat, orderly fashion. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of cooking experience for large groups, and a Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent training/experience.
• One year experience cooking for large groups.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within established timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve nutritional meals and snacks following established guidelines and schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and presented well.
• Clean kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintain inventory in a neat, orderly manner.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

One-year experience cooking for large groups

Any equivalent training and experience

Job description

Job Description

Cook & Custodian, The Salvation Army, Laredo Corps, Laredo, Texas.

Job Summary

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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.


• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.


• Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.


• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.


• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.


• Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

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 provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)

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.


• Ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle safely following all laws, regulations, and policies.


• Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking.


• Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.


• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Additional Comments

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

This is a part-time hourly position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Family TX-NON-EXEMPT

Job Function Food Service

Pay Type Hourly