Soup Kitchen Cook

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Soup Kitchen Cook to join their Herkimer Corps Team. The role involves planning menus, preparing meals for the community, and supervising volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and excellent communication skills. Join us in making a difference in people's lives while enjoying generous time off and additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous time off

Employer-funded Pension Plan

Tax Deferred Annuity

Eligibility for supplemental insurance

Christmas Bonus

Wireless discount

Free parking

Qualifications

• One year applicable work experience in kitchen/food service management.
• Experience in purchasing methods, cost containment, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus weekly and prepare meals for approximately 60 people.
• Supervise kitchen volunteers and ensure health code compliance.
• Handle food ordering, storage, and operation of the soup kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employees' success, we encourage you to apply today!

Position: Part-Time Soup Kitchen Cook on our Herkimer Corps Team

Our Part-Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer-funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
• Free parking

Scope and Purpose of Position

The kitchen supervisor is a vital part of the social service ministry of the Salvation Army. They will help ensure that meals served in the soup kitchen are prepared and served with excellence.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan menus weekly
• Prepare meals for approximately 60 people three times a week
• Supervise kitchen volunteers from the community
• Understand and adhere to all health code requirements and related expectations
• Be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the property
• Handle food ordering, storage, serving, and operation of the soup kitchen as determined by the Corps Officer
• Keep track of supplies and reorder when necessary
• Complete Volunteer, Community Service, and Department of Social Services paperwork in a timely manner
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Stock and inventory stored food
• Give all soup kitchen volunteers proper orientation and training to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
• Assist the Corps Officer in developing strategies to find and sustain funding for the Soup Kitchen
• Actively recruit volunteers and groups to help with the Soup Kitchen
• Assist with picking up food donations

Qualifications

Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• High School Diploma/GED with one year applicable work experience in kitchen/food service management
• Experience in purchasing methods, cost containment, and inventory control
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Valid Driver’s license meeting The Salvation Army insurance requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.