Cook

Company: The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Location: Everett
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionCORPS: Everett
POSITION: Cook
STATUS: Non-exempt/ Full-time
COMPENSATION: $ 22.00 hr

GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals as needed for Corps and Shelter programming
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated, commodities, or purchased.
  
• Handle the purchasing of food as needed.
  
• Ensure food handling and preparation safety policies and regulations are implemented.
  
• Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers
  
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen to be sure that Public Health Department regulations are followed
  
• See that the kitchen is maintained in a safe manner
  
• Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies
  
• Work with the Shelter Supervisor to plan meals for special events (i.e., Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, etc.) and monthly menus.
  
• Work with the Social Services Director to determine what product may be used for the program.
  
• Responsible for gathering/purchasing grab-and-go breakfast items, snacks, and easy-to-make lunch items for the shelter program.
  
• Any other duties related to running the meal program may be assigned.
  
  
  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  
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  • An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army's mission, philosophy, and practices
    
  • Experience as a cook in menu planning, purchasing, and food service
    
  • Ability to accurately figure the costs of meals.
    
  • Ability to work independently with good judgment
    
  • Current food handlers' certificate
    
    
    REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
    
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    • Plan nutritious meals using food that is donated, commodities, or purchased.
      
    • Handle the purchasing of food as needed
      
    • Supervise volunteers as kitchen helpers and servers
      
    • Supervise kitchen employees
      
    • Oversee the kitchen cleaning to ensure that Public Health Department regulations are followed.
      
    • See that the kitchen is maintained in a safe manner
      
    • Oversee the proper storage of food and supplies
      
    • Work with the Shelter Supervisor to plan meals for special events (i.e., Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, etc.) and monthly menus.
      
    • Work with the Social Services Director to determine what product may be used for the program.
      
    • Responsible for gathering/purchasing grab-and-go breakfast items, snacks, and easy-to-make lunch items for the shelter program.
      
      
      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
      
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      • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
        
      • Must be able to grab, push, pull, and lift items weighing up to 45 lbs.
        
      • Must have the ability to operate various kitchen and cooking appliances and gadgets.
        
      • Must have the ability to withstand warmer-than-average temperatures.
        
      • Must have the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
        
      • Must have the ability to communicate and coordinate efforts with others effectively
        
        
        A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
        Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
        Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
        Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
        Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.
        Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service time.
        Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
        
        
        The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.
        Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.
        
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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