Cook_NE-TX_602-Lodge

Salvation Army; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Midland, Texas is seeking to cook and serve nutritious meals for large groups while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly kitchen. You will handle food preparation, plating for infants or those needing assistance, and participate in food donation activities.

You must maintain inventory, follow health regulations, supervise volunteers when needed, and contribute to seasonal program events as part of a flexible team in a kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience cooking for large groups.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience accepted.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• Valid State Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods and beverages using kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Serve food and beverages in a presentable manner and prepare plates for those needing assistance.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and inform supervisor when stock is low; assist with food donations and purchases.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, appliances, and dining areas; ensure health regulations are followed.
• Supervise volunteers or community service workers and assist with seasonal programs.

Skills

Cooking methods

Sanitation and safety

Independent work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent training/experience

Food Handler’s Certificate

Valid State Driver's License

Job description

JobSummary:

Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks inaccordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals areprepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchenfacilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen suppliesand food in a neat and orderly manner.

EssentialFunctions:

This job description should not be interpretedas all inclusive. It is intended toidentify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to performjob-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this jobdescription.

FoodCooking and Serving Responsibilities (50%)

• Cooksand prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment,utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cookingmethods.
• Ensuresthat enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served andthat food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Servesfood and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants orpersons requiring additional assistance.
• Maintainsproper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needsof the kitchen; informs supervisor if inventory is low so they may make ordersand food purchases; drives to pick up food donations.
• Receives, receipts, and stores food donations and food orders.

Kitchen CleaningResponsibilities (50%)

• Cleanstables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
• Maintainsa high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that allmeals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practiceproper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Receivesand stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• Stores,refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitorsexpiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expireddates.
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans,plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuumsdining room floors; empties trash cans.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, icemachines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

OtherResponsibilities:

• Supervises volunteers, community service workers as needed.
• Assists with seasonal program events as needed.
• Performsother duties as assigned.

Materialsand Equipment:

• GeneralCleaning Tools GeneralKitchen Equipment Stoves
• Freezers Refrigerators

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeof proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledgeof effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safetyprecautions.
• Knowledgeof acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Abilityto cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
• Abilityto properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Abilityto follow instructions and work independently.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Educationand Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• And
• One-year experience cooking food for large groups,
• or
• Any equivalent combination of training andexperience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability toobtain within established timeframe)

PhysicalRequirements:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, andcommunicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to cook, taste and smellfood.
• Ability to perform continuouswalking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Duties are performed standingand requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relievedby brief or occasional periods of sitting.
• Extensive amount of physicaleffort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavyobjects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently.

WorkingConditions:

Work will normally be performed in a kitchenenvironment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes intemperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.