Part-Time Community Kitchen Cook - Meals, Safety & Planning

Grkroccenter; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center Cook is a part-time role based in Minneapolis, responsible for preparing meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen and assisting with meal planning. The position emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to health codes, and meeting dietary needs.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have at least one year of relevant experience, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of food service, nutritional guidelines, and best practices.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, scrubbing, food preparation, and cooking.
• Ability to use PC and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and store a variety of food using standardized safe food handling guidelines and meeting health code.
• Meet special dietary needs of participants as directed (55%).
• Provide meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in an inviting manner to participants and staff (15%).
• Clean and sanitize food service utensils, dishes, cookware, serveware, equipment, and areas (10%).
• Assist with meal planning utilizing ordered and donated food items, minimizing food waste (10%).
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking for special events and meetings (10%).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service knowledge

Health & safety guidelines

PC basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year relevant experience

Job description

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center Cook is a part-time role based in Minneapolis, responsible for preparing meals for participants and staff in a commercial kitchen and assisting with meal planning. The position emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to health codes, and meeting dietary needs.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have at least one year of relevant experience, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.