Lead Cook (8648)

The Salvation Army; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to plan, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for groups according to established guidelines and schedules.

You will ensure safe food handling, maintain a clean kitchen and dining area, post menus, and manage supplies while supervising kitchen staff as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least three years of cooking for large groups; ServSafe certification is preferred and may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years cooking for large groups and coordinating kitchen staff.
• ServSafe Certificate or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritious meals and snacks according to guidelines and schedule.
• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies for meal service.
• Maintains kitchen and dining area cleanliness and ensures safe food handling.
• Supervises and directs other kitchen staff during shifts.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KT-Johnson City Corps - Johnson City, TN 37604, Job Category: Food Service, Schedule/Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5:30pm/40

This position is responsible for:

• 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 Kitchen Assistants.
• Plans and posts menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all personnel utilizing the kitchen practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulation.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other personnel utilizing the kitchen; ensures meals are prepared as planned

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to arrive on time for all scheduled shifts
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting
• Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.)

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.

Work may require driving a vehicle with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High School diploma or equivalent,
• Three years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff,
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Licenses and Certifications

• ServSafe Certificate or willingness to acquire.

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