Cook

Overview

General Purpose of Job:

To plan, prepare and serve meals to clients and residents that come to The Salvation Army for Soup Kitchen or shelter.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Prepare all morning and lunch meals. This includes, but is not limited to: Soup Kitchen, Shelter meals, Youth Program, Special Community Meals, Advisory Board lunch, Summer Food Program.
• Maintain Kitchen and kitchen office/storage areas.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies and paper goods.
• Provide Corps Officer with list of needed supplies for approval.
• Maintain, organize and clean food storage area.
• Supervise volunteers and shelter chores for food service work and clean-up.
• Ability to plan and produce balanced meals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and multi-task
• Good assessment skills and ability to address difficult situations with authority and compassion
• A love and compassion for individuals seeking assistance from The Salvation Army
• Supervise volunteers to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Supervise shelter residents in clean-up.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in commercial kitchen and/or preparation and execution of large feeding program

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Current Ohio driver’s license
• Ability to pass OTIS test and drive a 12-passenger van
• Must be insurable by The Salvation Army

Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.