Part-time Cook

Kroc Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

403b Retirement

Aflac

Short-term Disability

Other benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army Family Haven Shelter in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and serve meals and perform cleanup. The role includes following safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness, and operating kitchen equipment.

Starting pay is $19.50 per hour, with about 20 hours per week and potential interview-based adjustments. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of cooking experience, and a valid food handling certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of cooking experience.
• Must have a valid food handling certificate.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food.
• Comply with safety and health regulations in food prep and service.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils.
• Lift and carry cooking materials and supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment for prep and cleanup.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Meal preparation

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

The Salvation Army Family Haven Shelter located in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking fora cook. T he cook will be responsible for preparation and serving meals and performing cleanup.

This is a part-time position 20 hours per week with starting pay of $19.50 per hour depending on experience.

We are located at10740 West Page Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63132

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.):

• Prepare and serve food.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations/codes regarding food preparation and service including maintenance of proper sanitation by wearing plastic gloves, hair nets, and aprons.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Sanitize all cooking utensils.
• Lift and carry cooking materials and supplies.
• Operate necessary kitchen equipment for food preparation & clean-up.

Full job description available upon interview.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year cooking experience. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Able to comply with recipes and safety handling instructions. Medically qualified to work in food service area. Must have a valid food handling certificate.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the above essential duties. Capable of frequently lifting 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Will occasionally move 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck. Most work will be indoors in a temperature control environment; however, in the kitchen it will get above 80 degrees at times and cold in the walk-in refrigerator/freezer if so equipped.

Employee Status

Full-Time: Normal work hours will be determined with supervisor.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Sick, vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits