Lead Cook (8648)

SALVATION ARMY; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Job summary

The Salvation Army Johnson City Corps in Johnson City, TN is seeking a dedicated cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals according to their guidelines and schedules. The role requires coordinating kitchen staff, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and ensuring meals are presented well to guests and program participants.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least three years of cooking for large groups, with ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience cooking 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

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals according to guidelines and schedules.
• Maintains a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area; ensures safe food handling.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared as planned.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Kitchen supervision

ServSafe certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KT-Johnson City Corps - Johnson City, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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