Food Service Worker - Cook

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves meals
• Uses basic cooking utensils and equipment
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
• Assists in maintaining food inventories
• Prepares and places food items for storage in designated areas
• Operates dishwashing equipment
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils, maintain high sanitary standards and meeting licensing regulations
• Maintain security for work area and food inventories
• May train other kitchen staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school academic diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum one year cooking experience in an institutional setting; sufficient experience in food preparation to be able to prepare meals independently
• Certifications/Licenses: ServeSafe Certification (obtained within 90 days of employment); First Aid and CPR certification preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Speaking, hearing and vision
• Manual dexterity
• Bending, squatting and walking
• Lifting, pulling, pushing materials up to 80 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a variety of settings, including around warm kitchen areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Work is performed indoors with occasional outdoor events.
• Will be required to work on weekends.

The Salvation Army Mission

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.