Part-Time Institutional Cook & Food Service

KrocQuincy; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Topeka, KS is seeking a part-time cook/kitchen helper to plan, prepare and serve meals in an institutional setting. The role involves using basic cooking equipment, maintaining sanitary standards, and supporting food inventories, with weekend work and flexible hours expected.

Responsibilities include supervision of meal service, cleanliness, and adhering to dietary guidelines, while ensuring safe food handling and quality control.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting; sufficient experience to prepare meals independently.
• Certifications: ServeSafe within 90 days; First Aid/CPR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals.
• Uses basic cooking utensils and equipment.
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas to ensure sanitary standards and licensing compliance.
• Maintains food inventories.
• Prepares and stores food items.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Maintains clean work areas and high sanitary standards.
• Maintains security for work area and inventories.
• May train other kitchen staff.

Skills

Basic cooking

Sanitation standards

Food inventory management

Reading nutrition labels

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic kitchen equipment

Job description

The Salvation Army in Topeka, KS is seeking a part-time cook/kitchen helper to plan, prepare and serve meals in an institutional setting. The role involves using basic cooking equipment, maintaining sanitary standards, and supporting food inventories, with weekend work and flexible hours expected.

Responsibilities include supervision of meal service, cleanliness, and adhering to dietary guidelines, while ensuring safe food handling and quality control.