Food Service Worker - Cook

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Staff member to prepare and serve meals in an institutional setting. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of cooking experience and be supportive of the organization's mission while maintaining high sanitation standards. Responsibilities include meal preparation, inspecting facilities, and managing food inventories. This role might require working on weekends and involves physical demands such as lifting up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting.
• ServeSafe Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals and snacks in an institutional setting.
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas for sanitation standards.
• Maintains food inventories and operates dishwashing equipment.

Skills

Supportive of Salvation Army mission statement

Ability to work in warm and cold environments

Ability to read and interpret nutritional communications

Quality control conscious

Ability to maintain professionalism with diverse populations

Education

High school academic diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Objective

Plans, prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks in an institutional setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves meals
• Use of basic cooking utensils and equipment
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
• Assists in maintaining food inventories
• Prepares and places food items for storage in designated areas
• Operates dishwashing equipment
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils, maintain high sanitary standards and meeting licensing regulations
• Maintain security for work area and food inventories
• May train other kitchen staff

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school academic diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting; sufficient experience in food preparation to be able to prepare meals independently

Certifications/Licenses: ServeSafe Certification (obtained within 90 days of employment); First Aid and CPR certification preferred, but not required

Skills/Abilities:

• Supportive of Salvation Army mission statement, policies and procedures
• Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours
• Ability to work in warm and cold environments
• Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, product labels
• Ability to work with math figures and keep financial and utilization records
• Must be quality control conscious
• Ability to maintain professionalism in conduct while establishing positive relationship with diverse population
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality, including HIPPA standards and procedures

Supervisor Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

Include speaking, hearing and vision; manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; lifting, pulling, pushing materials up to 80 pounds; standing for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

None

Driving

None

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a variety of settings, including around warm kitchen areas, refrigerators, and freezers. Work is performed indoors with occasional outdoor events. Will be required to work on weekends.

All Employees Recognize

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.