Assistant Cook

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in daily food preparation and serving in compliance with Health Department standards.
• Lead in the absence of the Food Program Manager.
• Maintain a sanitary environment in all kitchen, dining room, storage, and refrigeration areas.
• Adhere to proper food storage procedures as per Health Department guidelines.
• Report maintenance issues to the Maintenance Director.
• Keep up with necessary reporting and statistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage volunteers.

Education and/or Experience

• One to three months of experience in the related field is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills for accessing payroll, timekeeping, and personal data.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgment.

Other Qualifications

• Pass all applicable background checks.
• Complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain Serve Safe Manager Certification, CPR, and AED.

Physical Requirements

• Good speaking, hearing, and vision abilities.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
• Lifting and moving more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions

• Kitchen environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Agreement to support The Salvation Army's religious mission.