Soup Kitchen Cook

Scope And Purpose Of Position

The kitchen supervisor is a vital part of the social service ministry of the Salvation Army. They will help ensure that meals served in the soup kitchen are prepared and served with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus weekly
• Prepare meals for approximately 60 people 3 times a week
• Supervise kitchen volunteers from the community
• Understand and adhere to all health code requirements and related expectations
• Be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the property
• Be responsible for any other item consistent with cooking, storing, serving of food including operation of the soup kitchen as determined by the Corps Officer
• Place Food orders for the Soup Kitchen
• Keep track of Supplies and reorder when necessary
• Complete Volunteer, community Service, and Department of Social Services paperwork in a timely manner
• Attend weekly Staff meetings
• Stock and inventory stored food
• Give all Soup kitchen volunteers proper orientation and training to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
• Aid the Corps Officer in developing further strategies to find and sustain funding for the Soup Kitchen
• Actively recruit volunteers/groups to help with the Soup Kitchen
• Assist with picking up food donations

Qualifications

• Work requires High School Diploma/GED with one year applicable work experience in Kitchen/Food Service management
• Experience in purchasing methods and procedures including cost containment and inventory control
• Excellent oral and written communication and proficient computer skills
• Must be able to use commercial kitchen equipment
• Requires a valid Driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

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 for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
• Free parking

Pay

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