Food Service Worker - Cook - Sober Living Program

The Salvation Army Central Territory; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Kansas City seeks a part-time Food Service Worker to plan, prepare, and serve meals in an institutional setting. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, cooking experience, and a Serve Safe Certification, aiming to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role involves various responsibilities, including meal preparation and kitchen sanitation, and requires a commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• One year cooking experience in an institutional setting.
• Serve Safe Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality including HIPPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals in compliance with sanitary standards.
• Inspects kitchen areas and maintains food inventories.
• Operates dishwashing equipment and cleans work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality control

Math skills

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 : Serve Safe Certification (obtained within 90 days of employment); First Aid and CPR certification preferred, but not required

Skills / Abilities :

Supportive of Salvation Arm 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

Supervisory 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 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.

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.

Part Time Position -25 hours