Cook
The Salvation Army
- Seaford, DE
- $14.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
- Follows individual work schedule provided by the Office Manager to indicate specific responsibilities and the time scheduled for them.
- Plans, cooks and serves meals for our Soup Kitchen Program.
- Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve centers service.
- Participates in periodic individual conferences and regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Corps Officers/Office Manager. These will be called when changes are planned in any Corps programs, which affects the cook so that discussions and suggestions for improving the services may be shared among the director and staff. Such meetings will also be called when policy changes are to be made affecting budgetary needs for food and supplies or rearrangement of space. Participation in staff/volunteer gatherings and attendance in program meetings are also encouraged but not required, as a means of promoting a feeling of staff unity and providing opportunities for information exchange of information between volunteers and staff.
- Maintain Cleaning checklist.
- Sweep and mop floors of kitchen daily so they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Maintain an inventory list of kitchen supplies and inform the Office Manager on a weekly basis of supplies that need to be ordered.
- Clean and maintain function of all equipment within kitchen.
- Responsible for monthly planning of menus and if necessary, communicating with the Office Manager about any food that needs to be ordered.
- Clean walls and all surfaces of kitchen.
- Weekly and tri-monthly cleaning of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City Division of Fire Prevention.
- Assists with additional food services as needed.
- Related experience in general food prep and cooking.
- Ability to read and write and follow written work schedules.
- Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, volunteers, children, parents and visitors to the center.
- Must be in good health and have the ability to maintain the facility in a clean safe environment.
- High School graduate or High School Equivalency diploma.
- Prefer valid driver’s license with good driving record.
- You must be able to obtain clearances by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Abuse Protection Act.
- Must obtain a ServSafe Certificate.
- Must have an understanding and appreciation of the Mission of The Salvation Army.