Lead Cook

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization that values compassion and community service. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your leadership will guide a team of cooks and volunteers, making a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and your skills in cooking and kitchen management will shine. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference every day!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Three years experience cooking for large groups.
• Experience in coordinating kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals.
• Supervises volunteers and kitchen staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Menu planning

Food safety and hygiene

Supervision of kitchen staff

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

900 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA Req #32717

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $13.00

About this opportunity:

• 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. Assigns, instructs and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers

Key responsibilities:

• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.
• Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared and served in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
• Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.

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OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.
• Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Performs other related work as required.

What we are looking for in you:

High School diploma or equivalent,

and

Three years experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Food Handler’s certification
• Valid State driver’s license may be required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

• 900 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA