Lead Cook — Mentor & Menu Planner for Nutritional Meals

Salvation Army; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Cook/Kitchen role to plan and prepare nutritious meals for large groups. You will oversee kitchen staff, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure meals are served safely and with quality. A ServSafe certificate or willingness to obtain it is required or preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is expected.

The position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment with emphasis on safety and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Plans and posts menus and purchases food and supplies for meals.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe food handling in kitchen and dining areas.
• Supervises and coordinates work of kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks.
• Ensures meals are prepared and served safely and attractively.
• Assigns, instructs, and monitors kitchen personnel.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Safety & hygiene

Staff supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Salvation Army in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Cook/Kitchen role to plan and prepare nutritious meals for large groups. You will oversee kitchen staff, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure meals are served safely and with quality. A ServSafe certificate or willingness to obtain it is required or preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is expected.

The position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment with emphasis on safety and compliance with health regulations.