Cook at Clitheroe Men's Residential Center

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves nutritional and attractive meals and snack trays from the planned menu, as well as meals developed for clients’ special needs.
• Follows established preventative maintenance procedures and reports equipment failure and maintenance needs to the Resident Manager.
• Maintain positive, enthusiastic, and energetic attitude at all times providing excellent customer service.
• Rotates stock as needed and stocks rations in appropriate areas; checks stock to determine inventory levels; and reports food and supply needs to the Resident Manager.
• Follows established Federal, State, local, and Salvation Army food service procedures, policies and regulations; reports any unsafe acts or violations to the Resident Manager.
• Keeps kitchen clean and well organized.
• Assumes full responsibility of food service operations when Lead Cook and/or Resident Manager is not available.
• Affords assistance to other kitchen personnel as needed to accomplish set goals and objectives, sharing suggestions and ideas in staff meetings.
• Completes all required competencies and all relevant courses on Relias Learning, as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a cook, one of which must have been in an institutional setting.
• Must possess or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire and be Serv-Safe certified.

Qualifications

• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Skilled in communication with individuals of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, clients, families, and visitors.
• Ability to assess safety needs and follow standardized safety procedures.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite recommended and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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