Weekend Cook
The Salvation Army · Springfield, MA · 5 mo ago
On-siteManagementPart-time
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all menus are followed, food is properly prepared, and all meals are served on time.
- Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen, dining room, and all related storage areas.
- Ensure that all personnel understand the need for personal hygiene.
- Ensure that food is properly rotated, and leftovers used as quickly as possible.
- Ensure that the breakfast menu is being followed and morning assignments are completed.
- Always enforce kitchen dress code and rules of conduct.
- Prepare and cook food.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all food and related kitchen supplies.
- Ensure the security of the kitchen, stock, and the entire food serving areas.
- Check freezers and refrigerators daily for proper temperature and expiration dates and keep records of that data.
- Make the Administrator(s) aware of foods that need to be placed on the menu that will soon face expiration.
- Attend staff meetings as required by the Administrator(s).
- Aid in the planning and determining of the quantity of food needed.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma, equivalent, or relevant experience.
- A certificate of completion of ServSafe or government program/training for kitchen safety is required.
- Knowledge of kitchen and experience with food preparation for large groups.
- Ability to follow directions and to lead a team.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting - Under 1/3 of the time
- Lifting - Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Push/Pull Using Machinery - Under 1/3 of the time.
- Standing - Over 2/3 of the time
- Walking - Over 2/3 of the time
- Reaching - Over 2/3 of the time
- Climbing - Under 1/3 of the time
- Stooping - Under 1/3 of the time
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has operated rehabilitation facilities across the country since 1910, offering help and hope to individuals with various issues, including substance abuse. Their charitable residential programs provide spiritual, emotional, and social assistance in an environment designed to help participants live healthy, fulfilling lives.