Cook/Floater

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Cook/Floater role at The Salvation Army’s learning center in Cincinnati, OH. The position entails preparing meals for children, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with inventory and ordering. Ideal for candidates with a passion for food service and working with children in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Ability to follow directions and cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills necessary for vendor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Cooks/prepares meals and snacks for children.
• Cleans kitchen and follows food safety guidelines.
• Plans usage of food to avoid waste and maintains inventory.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Sanitation

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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REPORTS TO: Center Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

STATUS: Nonexempt

SCHEDULE: Part Time (25 hours per week)

FUNCTION: Responsible for daily cooking and other duties associated with the operation of the learning center’s food program.

Responsibilities

Cooking

• Cooks/prepares all meals and snacks for children enrolled in the center.
• Follows specifications of food menu.
• Prepares proper serving sizes/portions based on children’s ages.
  
  
  

Cleaning

• Keeps the kitchen, refrigerator/freezer and storage areas properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Cleans all counter tops as needed and/or daily.
• Cleans all counter/table legs weekly.
• Sweeps kitchen daily.
• Washes dish towels/rags as needed.
• Washes all dishes daily.
• Takes out trash daily.
  
  
  

Rotate all food

• Plans the usage of food in order to avoid waste.
• Rotate the food from the food storage areas to the refrigerator/freezer.
• Throws away all expired food.
  
  
  

Responsible for assisting with ordering all food and maintaining inventory:

• Bi-Weekly or as-needed inventory of all food/supplies ordered through vendor.
• Weekly or as needed planning, shopping, transportation for all food/supplies to be purchased at the grocery store.
• Communicates any ordering needs or concerns with the center director or administrative assistant.
  
  
  

Other

• Logs all time worked with the food program.
• Acquires and maintains any training, certifications or knowledge needed to carry out food duties.
• Follows all USDA CACFP guidelines.
• Maintains kitchen/food standards that are in compliance with local health department guidelines.
  
  
  

Children

• Will care for children as needed and assist teachers by caring for children during teacher lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, etc.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must be able to cook and handle the pressure of a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate with local vendors in a professional manner.
• Must be able to meet all requirements concerning food preparation.
• Must allow all Salvation Army guidelines.
  
  
  

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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