Job SummaryPlans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintainsinventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.Essential FunctionsThis job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. The job description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. Because this is a multi-incumbent position there may be reference to responsibilities that do not apply to all individuals in the position. However, all the duties outlined here involve “similar” work requiring equal levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.Cook Responsibilities:Plans menus for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with established Salvation Army policies and procedures and economical cooking methods.May test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing food with a fork to determine that the food is properly cooked. May carve meats, provide the proper portions of food on plates, addgravies and sauces, and garnishes to food. May wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits. May cut, trim, and bone meat prior to or after cooking.Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely, efficient, effective,and economical manner.Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner or assist persons being served requiring additional assistance.Sets tables with plates, napkins, utensils, and buffet line for self-service.Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures kitchenpersonnel practice proper personal hygiene.Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen.Maintains a positive working atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner that will establish and promote a professional working relationship with vendors, donors,customers, beneficiaries, co-workers, and management.Other ResponsibilitiesPerform other related work as required.Materials and EquipmentStove Oven Refrigerators Freezers Kitchen Utensils Blender MixerFood Processor Mop BroomKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, skills, and abilities to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils in accordance with local, state, and federal health regulations.Knowledge, skills, and abilities to store food in accordance with established Salvation Army policies and procedures and within local, state, and federal regulations.Knowledge, skills, and abilities to prepare nutritionally tasteful, and safe food for large groups of people in an economical, efficient, effective, and timely manner in accordance with established Salvation Army policies and procedures and within local, state, and federal regulations.Knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions.Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Educationand ExperienceHigh school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of experience planningand cooking meals for large groups of people or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and CertificationsNonePhysical RequirementsAbility to meet attendance requirements.Ability to successfully cook, taste, and smell food.Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to servings and cooking instructions.Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing with some bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting and carrying light objects (usually less than 25 lbs.) 15-75% of work time. There will be some brief periods of sitting.Working ConditionsWork is performed in a kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens and/or cold freezers.Statement of Purpose:This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guidelineor recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing notice.All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.The employee's signature indicates that the employee has read and understands the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description. The employee further agrees to maintain a positive work atmosphere whenperforming the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
