Cook (Part-time 20 hours)

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Columbia Township is seeking a Cook for weekend shifts. This part-time position involves preparing and serving meals for a diverse group, ensuring kitchen sanitation, and maintaining a positive work environment.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have experience cooking for 30-50 people. Certifications in CPR and food safety are required within three months. Enjoy flexible part-time hours at $14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience for groups of 30-50.
• Able to comply with recipes and safety handling.
• Must possess or obtain relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while adhering to safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Create shopping lists for food and supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army Midland Division Corps located in Columbia, Missouri, is looking for a 20 hour Cook for the weekends. This part-time position performs all functions of a shelter cook, including ensuring efficient and healthy operation of the kitchen and dining area; adherence to weekly menu plans; reporting food and supply needs to the supervisor; preparation and serving of meals; and clean-up of the kitchen and dining area. This is a weekend, 20-hour role at a rate of $14.00 per hour. The position is based at The Salvation Army Columbia Corps, located at 602 N. Ann Street, Columbia, Missouri.

This is a part-time position, offering 20 hours (weekend) at a rate of $14.00 per hour.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food. Lift and carry cooking materials and supplies. Operate necessary kitchen equipment for food preparation and clean-up.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations/codes regarding food preparation and service including maintenance of proper sanitation by wearing plastic gloves, hair nets, and aprons.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils.
• Ensure dining room tables and floors are sanitary before and after meals. Keep kitchen refrigerators, walk-in refrigerator, freezer, and all drawers and cabinets clean and always organized. Maintain a daily temperature log of food being served, as well as all refrigerators and freezers. Label all foods in the refrigerators with date and contents to ensure a healthy rotation of food stock.
• Attend necessary state and city certification classes and participate in required meetings of shelter staff.
• Report any damage or theft of kitchen items to supervisor.
• Meet weekly with the Lead Cook to assure continuity of the above essential duties.
• Pick up food items in a TSA-provided vehicle or, when one is not available, in the employee’s own vehicle.
• Prepare and submit to the Lead Cook a shopping list for needed food/supplies and suggestions for future menu plans.
• Maintain client confidentiality, proper client staff boundaries and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others’ property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers and supervisors.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year cooking experience for groups of 30-50. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Able to comply with recipes, safety handling instructions and job description.
• Medically qualified to work in food service area.
• Able to prepare meals in large quantities.
• Appropriate driver’s licenses and pass TSA MVR check is a plus.
• Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens and ServSafe certification within three months of employment.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision.
• Must think independently and demonstrate sound judgment.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.