Soup Kitchen Cook

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory

Town of Herkimer (NY)

On-site

USD 17,616 - 25,089

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off including 14 paid holidays

Employer funded Pension Plan

Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

Free parking

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Herkimer is seeking a part-time Soup Kitchen Cook responsible for preparing meals and supervising kitchen volunteers. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in food service management. This role offers paid holidays, a pension plan, and additional perks. Passion for helping others is essential.

Qualifications

Experience in Kitchen/Food Service management.
Understanding of purchasing methods and cost containment.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plan menus weekly.
Prepare meals for approximately 60 people.
Supervise kitchen volunteers.
Adhere to health code requirements.

Skills

Communication

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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Base pay range

$15.50/hr - $15.50/hr

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.

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