Food Service Worker - Lead Cook

Essential Functions

• Participates in Preparation and administration of food service budget
• Prepares/maintains menus/meal plans per schedule of events
• Prepares/supervises the preparation and serving of meals
• Requisitions, inspects, maintains inventory of foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels, minimize spoilage and ensure standards of quality are met
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and licensing requirements are met
• Prepares and maintains records and provides reports as requested
• Schedules, trains, and supervises other kitchen help (employees, volunteers and community service personnel)
• Participates in management and staff meetings
• Develops working relationships with local churches and other resources for volunteers
• Reports facility safety and security needs to management

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: High School academic degree or equivalent
  • Experience: Minimum of two years cooking experience in an instructional setting; prior supervisory experience
  • Certifications/Licenses: Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Food Handlers Certificate

  Skills/Abilities

  • Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours
  • Ability to read, interpret and follow nutritional communications, recipes, redact labels
  • Ability to work with figures and keep financial and utilization records
  • Quality control consciousness
  • Able to work effectively with people
  • Maturity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information concerning clients and business operations

  Supervisory Responsibility

  • May supervise cook assistant(s), dining room personnel, volunteers and community service workers

  Physical Requirements

  • Include ability to work in warm and cold environments with extensive standing, bending, reaching and lifting materials up to 50 pounds

  Driving

  • None

  Company Information

  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.

  The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.