Cook & Housekeeper

Scope and Purpose

The Part Time Cook & Housekeeper position exists to assist the Shelter Manager and the Anew Center Program Director in the delivery of services for all Anew Center programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook responsibilities:
  • Read and follow the Salvation Army Employee Handbook and policy and procedure manual specific to the Anew Center.
  • Cook for all shelter residents, specifically the evening meal and other meals, including holidays and weekends as directed.
  • Prepare meals according to USDA guidelines.
  • Develop menus for the dinner meals, follow prepared menus.
  • Keep inventory of food on a weekly basis.
  • Absolutely record statistical data accurately.
  • Compile statistics on a daily or weekly basis as needed.
  • Stock shelves in the food pantry as needed to accommodate families served.
  • Maintain clean, organized kitchen and pantry.
  • Keep all surfaces, appliances, and equipment sanitary.
  • Maintain shelter safety guidelines regarding temperatures of freezers and refrigerators.
  • Attend all staff meetings as directed by the Shelter Manager.
  • Assure compliance with fire and safety procedures.
  • Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
  • Communicate pertinent information relevant to the operations of the program to immediate supervisors or program director.
  • Serve as a mandated reporter and report any incidences of child abuse or neglect to the assigned response team staff member, and the mandated reporter hotline.
• Housekeeping responsibilities:
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the facilities, including staff offices.
  • Maintain the safety of the shelter for residents, identifying and reporting safety issues to the Shelter Manager.
  • Ensure that shelter rules are followed as outlined in the Salvation Army Anew Center manual, alerting chain of command to problems as they arise.
  • Make sure rooms that are vacated are thoroughly cleaned before they are assigned to new residents.
  • Assess housekeeping needs at the facilities and inform Chain of Command for intervention if needed.
  • Make sure the shelter is ready for annual inspections conducted by the Salvation Army, the Office of Children and Family Services, and the Food Bank of WNY.
  • Maintain laundry as needed for the smooth running of the shelter.

Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver license meeting Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to climb stairs and carry supplies to and from upper levels of the building.
• Ability to complete and pass the ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment, and able to learn acceptable cleaning methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to attend and participate in training sessions.

Qualifications

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment).
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) eligibility.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers.
• Free parking.

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• N/A