Event Kitchen Cook: Menu Planning & Food Safety

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Michigan is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for Corps internal events, create menus using donated foods, and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized. This role supports program activities and reinforces food safety standards.

You will order supplies, manage inventory, and maintain records of orders and deliveries while complying with ServSafe guidelines and delivering excellent customer service to event participants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent training/experience.
• 1+ years' professional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines and ServSafe requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create menus using donated foods and purchased items
• Preparing food for all program and Corps events
• Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the kitchen
• Adhering to ServSafe food handling regulations
• Orders all food and program supplies
• Ensures food orders and deliveries are recorded and put away
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Menu planning

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years' professional cooking experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Michigan is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for Corps internal events, create menus using donated foods, and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized. This role supports program activities and reinforces food safety standards.

You will order supplies, manage inventory, and maintain records of orders and deliveries while complying with ServSafe guidelines and delivering excellent customer service to event participants.