Kokua Soup Kitchen Cook

About the role

The Kokua Soup Kitchen Cook is responsible for running and preparing meals 4 times a week for 100 people, depending on available funding and/or food bank relationships. This position requires a valid driver's license and passing TSA driving restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large scale and well-balanced meals to feed 100 people.
• Oversee food preparation, serving, and cleaning of the kitchen and dining room.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper temperature in restrooms, kitchen, pantries, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Order and purchase food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan weekly menus and post the meat menu at each meal.
• Serve a vegetarian dish at each meal.
• Complete monthly reports for The Salvation Army, Hawaii Food Bank, and Independent Food Bank.
• Prepare meats in case of an emergency for all EDS needs.
• Coordinate with community agencies, businesses, and churches to provide 1 cooked meal per month.
• Collaborate with ACF of Kauai to ensure all requests and requirements are met.
• Solicit donations of meals and/or food needed in an EDS situation.
• Ensure all donated meals have been cleared/approved with the health department.
• Work flexible hours: 5 hours on Tuesday, 6 hours Wednesday, 5 hours on Thursday and Friday, off Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of three years working in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, meal preparation and balanced nutrition.
• Ability to work well with professionals in the community and various populations served.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• A sense of cleanliness, tidiness, and neatness.
• Understanding of The Salvation Army standards, philosophy, and policies and willingness to adhere to them.

Qualifications

• Valid Hawaii driver’s license (if needed).

Skills

• Valid Hawaii driver’s license (if needed).

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Coverage.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement.
• Professional Development.
• Free Parking.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• and much more.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

5 Hours on Tuesday, 6 Hours Wednesday, 5 Hours on Thursday and Friday. Off Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.