Lead Kitchen Cook for Large-Scale Meals

The Salvation Army; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a Cook to prepare meals, uphold health and safety standards, and track inventory in a faith-based rehabilitation setting.

The Cook will follow menus, ensure timely meal service, rotate stock, and help manage kitchen staff. Responsibilities include daily fridge checks, security of kitchen stock, and assisting with time cards and planning food quantities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification or government kitchen safety training is required.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and ability to cook for large groups.
• Ability to lead a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen, dining room and storage areas.
• Maintain a posted schedule to ensure the kitchen is adequately staffed at all times.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all food and supplies.
• Follow menus, ensure proper food preparation, serve meals on time, rotate leftovers as needed.
• Check freezers and refrigerators daily, ensure kitchen security, assist with time cards for kitchen staff, and help plan quantities.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Large quantity cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a Cook to prepare meals, uphold health and safety standards, and track inventory in a faith-based rehabilitation setting.

The Cook will follow menus, ensure timely meal service, rotate stock, and help manage kitchen staff. Responsibilities include daily fridge checks, security of kitchen stock, and assisting with time cards and planning food quantities.