Part-time Cook

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,093,673 - 27,185,558; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Family Haven Shelter in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a cook responsible for preparing and serving meals and performing cleanup. This full-time role is 20 hours per week with starting pay of $16.50 per hour, depending on experience.

The kitchen location is 10740 West Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132. Essential duties include following safety and sanitation standards, keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean, and operating necessary equipment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

This is a full-time position 20 hours per week with starting pay of $16.50 per hour depending on experience.

We are located at 10740 West Page Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63132

Essential Functions

• 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.