Large-Scale Meals Cook — Nutrition & Kitchen Lead

The Salvation Army; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Ardmore, OK is seeking a full-time cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for large groups. You will ensure safe food handling, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and manage inventory and supplies to meet anticipated demand.

The role involves menu planning, purchasing, and coordinating with volunteers to support meals service during the day shift. A HS diploma or GED and 3 years cooking for large groups are required; a food handlers’ card is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years’ experience cooking for large groups.
• Food handlers’ card preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with guidelines; ensures meals are prepared safely and presented well.
• Plans menus and purchases food for preparation and serving.
• Cleans, cooks, and prepares varied foods using kitchen equipment; uses economical methods.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food preparation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Salvation Army in Ardmore, OK is seeking a full-time cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for large groups. You will ensure safe food handling, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and manage inventory and supplies to meet anticipated demand.

The role involves menu planning, purchasing, and coordinating with volunteers to support meals service during the day shift. A HS diploma or GED and 3 years cooking for large groups are required; a food handlers’ card is preferred.