Soup Kitchen Cook

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team as a Part Time Soup Kitchen Cook. This role is crucial for ensuring that meals are prepared and served with excellence in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for planning menus, supervising volunteers, and maintaining kitchen standards. This position offers generous time off, a pension plan, and additional perks, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their community. If you have a heart for service and the skills to manage a kitchen, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous time off including 14 paid holidays

Employer funded Pension Plan

Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

Christmas Bonus

Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

Free parking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with one year experience in kitchen management.
• Experience in purchasing methods and inventory control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Inventory Control

Volunteer Supervision

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 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:

1. Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
2. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
3. Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
4. Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
5. Christmas Bonus
6. Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
7. 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.

1. Plan menus weekly
2. Prepare meals for approximately 60 people 3 times a week
3. Supervise kitchen volunteers from the community
4. Understand and adhere to all health code requirements and related expectations
5. Be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the property
6. 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
7. Place Food orders for the Soup Kitchen
8. Keep track of Supplies and reorder when necessary
9. Complete Volunteer, community Service, and Department of Social Services paperwork in a timely manner
10. Attend weekly Staff meetings
11. Stock and inventory stored food
12. Give all Soup kitchen volunteers proper orientation and training to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
13. Assist the Corps Officer in developing further strategies to find and sustain funding for the Soup Kitchen
14. Actively recruit volunteers/groups to help with the Soup Kitchen
15. Assist with picking up food donations

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. Work requires High School Diploma/GED with one year applicable work experience in Kitchen/Food Service management.
2. Experience in purchasing methods and procedures including cost containment and inventory control.
3. Excellent oral and written communication and proficient computer skills.
4. Must be able to use commercial kitchen equipment.
5. 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.