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The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Cook for the Florence Corps Center of Hope. This role involves planning, preparing, and serving nutritional meals while ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience cooking for large groups. Join us in making a difference through purposeful work and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• One-year experience cooking for large groups.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift and carry light objects (less than 25 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals.
• Cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances.
• Maintains inventory of kitchen supplies.

Skills

Cooking methods

Meal planning

Food storage techniques

Cleaning techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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About This Opportunity

This position is responsible for the kitchen at the Florence Corps Center of Hope location. It requires knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures, meal planning techniques, and acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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Location: Florence, AL Corps

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We Are Looking For In You

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• One-year experience cooking food for large groups.
• OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

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 order food and kitchen supplies economically and maintain adequate inventory.

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Ability to lift and carry light objects (less than 25 pounds). Duties involve walking, standing, kneeling, or squatting, with occasional sitting.

Work is performed in a kitchen environment with potential exposure to heat from stoves/ovens and cold from freezers.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a range of career opportunities motivated by our mission to preach the gospel and meet human needs without discrimination. We aim to do the “Most Good” for our employees through purposeful work, training, mentoring, and competitive compensation and benefits. Our core values are Passionate, Compassionate, Uplifting, Brave, and Trustworthy.

Additional Information

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon below. Application period: July 17, 2024 - July 31, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Please complete the application fully, answer questions honestly, and upload a resume if available. Accommodation requests should be directed to HR.

We appreciate your interest in employment with The Salvation Army!