Prep Cook

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Scotts Valley, CA seeks a prep cook to assist the Food Services Manager with daily kitchen and dining operations. You will help with food preparation, inventory, and keeping leftovers stored properly, while also helping clean and maintain equipment and break areas.

Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, participate in training, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting. Equal opportunity employer.

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

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers certification

Kitchen experience

Tools

Office equipment

Kitchen equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW:

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
• Relevant kitchen equipment

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

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

• Experience working in a kitchen (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handler's Card (required)
• Background Check (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.