Prep Cook

Salvation Army Tucson; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a prep cook to support the Food Services Manager with daily kitchen and dining operations at Camp Redwood Glen.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handler's Card; prior kitchen experience is welcomed. The role involves assisting with food prep, inventory, storage, cleaning, and dishwashing, with training opportunities and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Food Handlers certification is required.
• Experience working in a kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with any food service preparation
• Assist with all inventory procedures
• Store all leftovers and unused food after each meal
• Assist with cleaning and care of the kitchen, all work areas, and equipment
• Responsible for the care, cleanliness, and upkeep of the staff break room
• Attend and participate in training and conferences
• Wash and store dishes, pots, and pans
• Maintain cleanliness of all dishwashing areas
• Prepare clean-up pans, cleaning cloths, and spatulas
• Clean and maintain outside trash and mop storage
• Other related duties as required

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Food Handlers certification (required)

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Camp Redwood Glen
3100 Bean Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA

Camp Redwood Glen
3100 Bean Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA

The prep cook assists the Food Services Manager with the daily operations of the kitchen and dining facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with any food service preparation
• Assist with all inventory procedures
• Store all leftovers and unused food after each meal/snack
• Assist with cleaning and care of the kitchen, all work areas, and equipment
• Responsible for the care, cleanliness, and upkeep of the staff break room
• Attend and participate in training and conferences
• Wash and store dishes, pots, and pans
• Maintain cleanliness of all dishwashing areas
• Prepare clean-up pans, cleaning cloths, and spatulas
• Clean and maintain outside trash and mop storage
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Food Handlers certification (required)
• Experience working in a kitchen

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Team player
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task

EQUIPMENT USED

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Preferred

• Experience working in a kitchen

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handler's Card

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