Soup Kitchen Worker/Cook (Peekskill Corps)

Salvation Army ARC; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army ARC is seeking a dedicated Soup Kitchen Worker/Cook for the Peekskill Corps. This full-time role involves managing kitchen operations, supervising food prep, and ensuring adherence to health regulations. Ideal candidates have a strong culinary background and can effectively oversee volunteers while delivering nutritious meals to the community. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen and menu planning.
• Knowledge of recipes and food safety.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and food programs.
• Oversee meal preparation and ensure quality delivery.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in accordance with health regulations.

Skills

Hands-on experience with planning menus

Knowledge of a wide range of recipes

Excellent organizational skills

Conflict management abilities

Ability to work in a kitchen

Education

High school diploma

Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management

Job description

Soup Kitchen Worker/Cook (Peekskill Corps)

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Overview

We are looking for a Soup Kitchen Worker to be help with the daily operation of The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.

Overview

We are looking for a Soup Kitchen Worker to be help with the daily operation of The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.

Kitchen Worker responsibilities include the oversight of daily kitchen operations and food programs; supervising the food prep and cooking; maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory; and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen volunteers and guide them to deliver quality food on time.

Ultimately, you will ensure all meals are properly cooked and served, and ensure our participants receive a nutritious meal.

Responsibilities

• Must follow proper hand washing, PPE, and food handling policies at all times.
• Help with orientation, supervision, training, scheduling and delegation of assignments to volunteers
• Maintain sanitary conditions in accordance with State of NY Public Health regulations
• Help manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Follow guidelines to help maintain appropriate city and state food licenses
• Maintain kitchen appliances and ensure safe operation of same
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Sort all donated food, checking for and discarding outdated/damaged items
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a kitchen
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Comfortable working directly with clients and large crowds
• Professional and able to keep confidentiality
• Ability to help manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to understand food handler's hygiene and practice good hygiene.
• Able to learn new tasks and follow instruction.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team effectively.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills and conflict management abilities
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
• Candidate must have a high school diploma.
• Must have a positive work history and reliable transportation.
• Must be responsible, respectful, and positive role model

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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