Institutional Kitchen Cook - Fast-Paced Meal Prep

The-Salvation-Arm; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army San Francisco Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation for a seven-day kitchen. You will assist with food prep, meal service, clean-up, and ensure meals align with planned menus while upholding sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, monitoring food quality, following safety guidelines, and maintaining logs for the California Adult Food Program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• California Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certificate required.
• Experience in an institutional cooking setting or similar preferred.
• Experience with commercial kitchen tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and clean-up.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus.
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Keep the kitchen and food service areas clean and sanitized.
• Monitor food quality during cooking.
• Follow all nutrition, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Properly store food and supplies.
• Complete California Adult Food Program records, including attendance and meal production logs.
• Assist with special meal preparation for programs and activities.
• Follow direction from the Food Services Manager, Sous Chef, and/or Executive Director.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certificate

Job description

The Salvation Army San Francisco Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation for a seven-day kitchen. You will assist with food prep, meal service, clean-up, and ensure meals align with planned menus while upholding sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, monitoring food quality, following safety guidelines, and maintaining logs for the California Adult Food Program.