Soup Kitchen Cook

Salvation Army ARC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as a Part Time Soup Kitchen Cook. This role is vital in ensuring that meals are prepared and served with excellence in a supportive environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community while enjoying generous time off, a pension plan, and various supplemental insurance options. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the skills needed for kitchen management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Free Parking

Wireless Discount

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Kitchen/Food Service management required.
• Must have valid Driver's license meeting insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and prepare meals for approximately 60 people.
• Supervise kitchen volunteers and ensure health code compliance.
• Manage food orders and maintain inventory supplies.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Inventory Control

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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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 employee's success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a 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 3 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
• Be responsible for any other item consistent with cooking, storing, serving of food including operation of the soup kitchen as determined by the Corps Officer
• Place Food orders for the Soup Kitchen
• 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 further strategies to find and sustain funding for the Soup Kitchen
• Actively recruit volunteers/groups to help with the Soup Kitchen
• Assist with picking up food donations

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Work requires High School Diploma/GED with one year applicable work experience in Kitchen/Food Service management.
• Experience in purchasing methods and procedures including cost containment and inventory control.
• Excellent oral and written communication and proficient computer skills.
• Must be able to use commercial kitchen equipment.
• Requires a valid Driver's license that meets 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.