Evening Meal Cook | Serve Nutritious Dinners & Lead Kitchen

Grkroccenter; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Austin Corps in Austin, MN is seeking a dedicated Cook for the evening meal program. You will assist with meal planning, food preparation, and maintaining food safety in a busy kitchen.

This site-based role is not eligible for remote work and requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing throughout shifts, and respectful service to participants. The position pays $16–$18 per hour for about 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of relevant food service, cooking, or meal preparation experience required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling and storage.
• Ability to prepare meals in quantity, follow menus and dietary instructions, and organize work to meet meal service timelines.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when working with participants, staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Food Safety (55%): Prepare meals and safely handle, store, and serve food in accordance with applicable food safety and health standards.
• Meal Service (20%): Provide weekday evening meal service to participants in a welcoming, respectful, and dignified manner.
• Kitchen & Dining Sanitation (10%): Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, serving equipment, kitchen equipment, and kitchen and dining areas.
• Meal Planning & Food Utilization (10%): Assist with meal planning and effectively use purchased and donated food items to support program needs and minimize food waste.
• Special Events, Volunteers & Program Support (5%): Assist with food preparation, cooking, and meal service for special events, meetings, and other program needs.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Meal service

Interpersonal communication

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

The Salvation Army Austin Corps in Austin, MN is seeking a dedicated Cook for the evening meal program. You will assist with meal planning, food preparation, and maintaining food safety in a busy kitchen.

This site-based role is not eligible for remote work and requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing throughout shifts, and respectful service to participants. The position pays $16–$18 per hour for about 25 hours per week.