Cook

Location: The Salvation Army – Lied Kitchen

Status: Non-Exempt –Full Time

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Two years of experience as a line cook or equivalent formal training
• Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays
• Posses or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Permit
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the standards set by the Executive Chef
• Confer with the Executive Chef regarding the methods, quantities and procedures used in the preparation of food items.
• Maintain production schedules to ensure both timely service and quality of product.
• Observe and implement all approved sanitation practices.
• Oversee that deliveries from purveyors coincide with the purchase order.
• Report any unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the kitchen or dining room.
• Provide coverage and supervision of clients in the absences of the Dining Facility Manager
• Provide the Executive Chef with input regarding clients work therapy assignment evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.