Prep Cook

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to support the Worship & Arts Food Service and Events team at the Kroc Center. The role involves preparing and presenting food, dish pit work, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment while collaborating with the Kitchen Supervisor and Food Service & Events Manager.

Candidates should have cooking experience, knife skills, and the ability to work varied schedules.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional cooking experience.
• Knife skills: dice, chop, julienne.
• Good character and ability to follow directions.
• Willing to work a variety of schedules and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in an attractive manner.
• Work in the dish pit and bussing/cleaning tables.
• Use excellent communication with staff and clients.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for patrons.
• Follow standardized recipes and kitchen procedures.
• Work evenings and weekend hours for events.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Assist with special meal functions and events.
• Adhere to health requirements and dress code.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Good character

Follow directions

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

Overview

TITLE: Prep Cook

DEPARTMENT: Worship & Arts

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Part-Time.

FUNCTION: The person in this position will fill a variety of needs and support the Food Service and Events department. They will function in a team environment. They will support a high quality atmosphere/environment allowing for the various programs to thrive. They will provide excellent service to all who participate in functions held at the Kroc Center. Their character and attitude must always promote the principles in keeping with the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

General:

• Prepares and serves food in an attractive manner
• Works in the dish pit and busing/cleaning tables
• Use excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations and build rapport with clients
• Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for patrons
• Will communicate clearly and specifically with Food Service & Events Manager and Kitchen Supervisor.
• Strictly adheres to prescribed standardized recipes and kitchen procedures
• Diligently works at his/her given tasks and offers help to others when needed
• Maintains good personal hygiene
• Performs given duties at special meal functions
• Relates successfully with peers, children and public
• Follows all necessary health requirements and dress code
• Give the Food Service & Events Manager & Kitchen Supervisor advanced notice if unable to be at scheduled shift
• Maintain any certifications
• Will work evening and weekend hours to assist with special programming and events

Equipment:

• He/she acquaints themselves with all kitchen and concession equipment. This includes slicers, overs, steamers, commercial mixers, grills, and dishwasher.
• Maintains orderly and clean work areas
• Adheres to strict sanitary standards
• Keep up-to-date on cooking and equipment trends
• All other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Kitchen Supervisor and Food Service & Events Manager

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of professional cooking experience.
• Preferred proficiency with knife skills such as dice, chop and julienne.
• A person of good character
• Able to follow directions
• Willing to work a variety of schedules as needed
• Must be able to work well with others

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.