Part-Time Institutional Kitchen Cook & Food Service

tsainternal; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Topeka, KS is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals in an institutional setting. Weekend work is required and the role supports a mission-driven food program.

Minimum one year of institutional cooking experience is required; ServeSafe certification within 90 days, with First Aid/CPR preferred but not required. High school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting; prepare meals independently.
• ServeSafe Certification obtained within 90 days of employment; First Aid and CPR certification 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.
• Assists in maintaining food inventories.
• Prepares and stores food items in designated areas.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans work areas, maintains sanitary standards, and meets licensing regulations.
• Maintains security for work area and food inventories.
• May train other kitchen staff.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Reading nutritional information

Basic math

HIPAA confidentiality

Professional conduct

Irregular hours

Warm/cold environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

First Aid CPR Certification

Job description

The Salvation Army in Topeka, KS is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals in an institutional setting. Weekend work is required and the role supports a mission-driven food program.

Minimum one year of institutional cooking experience is required; ServeSafe certification within 90 days, with First Aid/CPR preferred but not required. High school diploma or equivalent is expected.