Shelter Kitchen Lead: Meal Planning & Volunteer Supervision

Salvation Army Tucson; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Everett, WA is seeking a kitchen cook for the shelter program. The role involves planning, preparing and serving meals, supervising volunteers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

You will handle food purchasing, menu planning for monthly events, and coordinate with Shelter Supervisor and Social Services Director to meet program needs. The position emphasizes independence and cost-conscious meal execution.

Qualifications

• Understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices.
• Experience as a cook, in menu planning, purchasing, and food service.
• Ability to accurately figure the costs of meals.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated, commodities or purchased.
• Handle the purchasing of food as needed
• Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen to be sure that Public Health Department regulations are followed
• See that the kitchen is maintained in a safe manner
• Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies
• Work with Shelter Supervisor to plan meals for special events (i.e., Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day etc.) and monthly menus.
• Work with the Social Services Director to determine what product may be used for the program.
• Responsible for gathering/purchasing grab-and-go breakfast items, snacks, and easy-to-make lunch items for the shelter program.
• Any other duties related to the running of the meal program that may be assigned

Skills

Menu planning

Food purchasing

Volunteer supervision

Public health compliance

Job description

The Salvation Army in Everett, WA is seeking a kitchen cook for the shelter program. The role involves planning, preparing and serving meals, supervising volunteers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

You will handle food purchasing, menu planning for monthly events, and coordinate with Shelter Supervisor and Social Services Director to meet program needs. The position emphasizes independence and cost-conscious meal execution.