Lead Cook (9112)

The Salvation Army; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Aflac Policies

PTO

Holiday Pay

403B Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Jackson, MS is seeking a Cook to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for large groups in a safe, presentable way. You will clean and sanitize kitchen facilities and equipment, maintain stock, and assist in managing kitchen staff to ensure meals are served on schedule.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 3 years’ experience cooking for large groups, and the ability to coordinate the work of kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience cooking for large groups.
• Experience coordinating kitchen staff or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves meals for large groups.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and hygiene to health standards.
• Manages inventory and orders food purchases.
• Supervises and trains Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Meal planning

Staff supervision

Health regulations

Inventory management

Culinary techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Safe Serve Certification

Food Service Manager Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Jackson Ms Corps - Jackson, MS 39206, Salary Range: $12.00 Hourly, Job Category: Food Service, Scheduled/Hours: 40 hours per week

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

• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• 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.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other Cooks and Kitchen Assistants; ensures meals are prepared as planned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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

Employee Benefits

• Health
• Aflac Policies
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 403B Plan

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:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Safe Serve Certification upon hire, if required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Service Manager Certificate upon hire, if required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff.
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disabled