Housing Monitor & Cook

The-Salvation-Arm; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Laurel, MS is seeking a shelter kitchen associate to assist overnight operations. You will cook meals, supervise residents, maintain safety, and keep accurate records while ensuring the facility remains clean and orderly.

The role requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, basic English literacy, and at least one year of cooking for large groups or experience in security or social services. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• One year of cooking for large groups preferred.
• One year of security or social service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and processes residents staying in shelter overnight.
• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks.
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Keeps kitchen and shelter areas clean and orderly.
• Responds to emergencies and enforces house rules.

Skills

Food preparation for large groups

Security / social service experience

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for :Accepts and processes residents staying in shelter overnight; monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order; Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.Key Responsibilities:Ensures that all rooms are in proper order before and after arrival of residents; checks fire equipment and ensures proper working order.Checks clients into the shelter; prepares and monitors client intake cards; determines if client has been prepaid by sponsor or credit; prepares resident roster and maintains resident property records.Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.Monitors the activities of the shelter residents ensuring safety and compliance with house rules; checks the security of all windows and doors; monitors cameras and makes periodic rounds of entire facility; records any unique situations occurring on assigned shift.Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.Opens and closes the lodge/shelter doors at designated hours of operation.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.Work requires performance of duties in social services environment where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible.Benefits :PTOAflac PoliciesVoluntary Life InsuranceHigh school diploma or G.E.D.One-year experience cooking food for large groupsANDone-year experience performing security or social service work preferred,ORany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.License & Certifications :None.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled