Cook - Full Time

The Salvation Army; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Cook to support daily meal preparation and dining operations. You will work 35 hours per week, Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ensuring quality meals, sanitation, and orderly storage in kitchen areas.

You will supervise volunteers, follow approved menus, and uphold health and safety standards to serve clients effectively. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic food service training, and strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in a recognized food service program preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and uphold food safety standards.
• Knowledge of health regulations and shelter kitchen operations.
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily cleaning and upkeep of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure dishes, cookware and utensils are cleaned after use.
• Prepare meals according to approved menu, portions and dietary requirements.
• Manage arrival, unpacking and storage of all food.
• Review menus and report discrepancies to FSM.
• Work scheduled shifts and maintain consistency in service.
• Report food-related incidents to FSM.
• Inventory food stock and kitchen supplies; notify FSM of shortages.
• Train kitchen volunteers and staff on procedures.
• Maintain client confidentiality and high service quality.
• Follow all health and safety regulations in kitchen operations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Follow recipes

Food safety

L1 certification

Homeless awareness

Shelter kitchen ops

Health regulations

Volunteer coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Food service program graduation

Job description

Overview

Reporting directly to the Food Services Manager, the cook is required to work to ensure excellence in the cooking of food items, assure proper cleaning and sanitation, as well as superior organization within the food services coolers, freezers and storage areas, and provide excellent customer service to all clients.

This is a 35 hour week position - Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen and dining areas, including trash removal to the dumpster.
• Ensure all dishes, cookware and utensils are accounted for and cleaned after each use. Wipe down all surfaces used.
• Work toward the continual improvement of the Dietary Program.
• Help with the managing of the arrival, unpacking and storage of all food.
• Prepare meals as directed and in accordance with the approved menu, portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Review menus prior to the preparation of food. Notify the FSM of any menu problems or discrepancies.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts.
• Responsible for reporting all food related incidents to FSM as they occur or are observed.
• Inventory food stock and kitchen supplies. Notify FSM to any menu changes or if food/supplies are not available.
• Assist the FSM in maintaining a consistent quality of service to clients at all times and training kitchen volunteers and staff.
• Responsible for providing the highest quality of service to clients.
• Follow all verbal and written Food Service policies and procedures. Assure that all kitchen staff and volunteers follow and understand established health and safety regulations in the preparation of food, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.
• Setup, cook and serve snacks/meals for clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED. Graduate from a recognized food service program preferred.
• Yearly PPD test.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multi-tasks, follow recipes, know how to use seasonings and handle food safely.
• Must be L1 certified. (This certification can be obtained after hire)
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and problems of the homeless.
• Working knowledge of shelter kitchen operations and Department of Health regulations.
• Wearing of proper attire as specified by Food Services Manager on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with volunteers.