Cook / Food Service Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

AFLAC insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Haverhill Corps is seeking a Cook / Food Service Coordinator to manage day-to-day food service operations at the Haverhill location. This part-time role is 20 hours per week and non-exempt, with a starting pay range shown as $15.30–$21.42 per hour, aiming around $20.00 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include menu planning, cooking, cleaning, inventory control, and supervising volunteers for the soup kitchen; ServSafe, CPR/First Aid, and allergen awareness are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; culinary arts degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience planning menus for 100–200 clients.
• Must be ServSafe, Kitchen Manager, CPR/First Aid and allergen awareness certified.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and communicate in English; bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals per planned menus and utilize food donations.
• Follow ServSafe protocols for handling and storing food and equipment.
• Regularly clean kitchen equipment, counters, floors, etc.
• Coordinate with Corps Officer on menus, supplies, and purchasing needs.
• Prepare and serve meals on site for those in need, with volunteers.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Soup Kitchen volunteers.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies.
• Perform other duties within scope of the position.

Skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Supervisory skills

Food safety awareness

Menu planning

Volunteer management

Education

High School Diploma, culinary arts preferred

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Haverhill Corps., is hiring a Cook / Food Service Coordinator and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 395 Main St. Haverhill, MA

Hours/week: 20 hours per week

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range: $15.30 - $21.42 per hour

* While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire around $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Cook/Food Service Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day Food Service Operation at the Haverhill Corps. This person must perform duties including but not limited to menu planning, cooking, cleaning and inventory control.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily meals according to planned menus, with flexibility to creatively utilize food donations
• Follow all ServSafe protocols regarding proper handling and storage of food and equipment.
• Regularly clean all kitchen equipment, counters, floors, etc
• Work and meet regularly with Corps Officer (s) to review personnel issues, menu plans, and supply and purchasing needs
• Prepare, cook and serve meals on site to those in need, sometimes with the assistance of volunteers
• Recruit, train, and supervise all volunteers related to the Soup Kitchen
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies

Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma, Associates and/or Bachelors in Culinary Arts preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience with creating menus and preparing meals for 100 -200 clients

Other Qualifications:

• Must be ServSafe, Kitchen Manager certified
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified
• Must have allergen awareness certification
• Supervisory skills preferred (to manage volunteers)
• Must have excellent organization skills
• Must understand FIFO inventory control
• Must be able to lift an average of 50lbs
• Must be able to treat all people of varying background with dignity and respect
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, bi-lingual preferred

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.