Cook

General Statement

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

Scope Of Position

Responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals as needed for Corps and Shelter programming

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated, commodities or purchased.
• Handle the purchasing of food as needed
• Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen to be sure that Public Health Department regulations are followed
• Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies
• Work with Shelter Supervisor to plan meals for special events (i.e., Thanksgiving, Mother's Day etc.) and monthly menus.
• Work with the Social Services Director to determine what product may be used for the program.
• Responsible for gathering/purchasing grab-and-go breakfast items, snacks, and easy-to-make lunch items for the shelter program.
• Any other duties related to the running of the meal program that may be assigned

Education & Experience

• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices
• Experience as a cook, in menu planning, purchasing, and food service
• Ability to accurately figure the costs of meals
• Ability to work independently with good judgment
• Current food handlers certificate

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to grab, push, pull, and lift items weighing up to 45lbs.
• Must have the ability to withstand warmer-than-average temperatures.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate efforts with others.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in a sheltered environment, with occasional outdoor duties.
• The indoor setting ensures a consistent and predictable work environment, free from the discomfort of inclement weather changes.
• However, some discomfort may be related to noise, dust, dirt, and similar factors.
• For the occasional outdoor tasks, please dress according to the weather forecast.

Work Schedule / Location

This position is located at our shelter in Everett, Washington. Upon hire, the assigned schedule will be confirmed based on operational and program needs of the shelter. Scheduling may vary depending on the shelter operations and program coverage.

Qualifications

• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Benefits

• A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
• Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
• Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
• Retail Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
• Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
• Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
• Paid Vacation Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
• Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year