Full-Time Institutional Cook — Nutritious Meals & Benefits

KrocQuincy; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

PTO

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a kitchen assistant to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals in an institutional setting. The role involves using standard kitchen tools, inspecting areas for sanitation and licensing compliance, and maintaining food inventories.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of institutional cooking experience and ServeSafe certification within 90 days. First Aid/CPR are preferred but not required; weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High school academic diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting; ability to prepare meals independently.
• Certifications/Licenses: ServeSafe Certification within 90 days; First Aid and CPR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks in an institutional setting.
• Uses basic cooking utensils and equipment.
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas to maintain sanitary standards and licensing requirements.
• Maintains food inventories and prepares items for storage.
• Operates dishwashing equipment and keeps work areas clean.
• Maintains high sanitary standards and adheres to licensing regulations.
• Maintains security for work area and inventories.
• May train other kitchen staff.

Skills

Reading nutrition information

Follow recipes accurately

Math/number literacy

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a kitchen assistant to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals in an institutional setting. The role involves using standard kitchen tools, inspecting areas for sanitation and licensing compliance, and maintaining food inventories.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of institutional cooking experience and ServeSafe certification within 90 days. First Aid/CPR are preferred but not required; weekend work is expected.