Location: Salvation Army of High PointPosition Type: Regular Part-TimeAbout this opportunity:Plans, 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; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.Key responsibilities:
- Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary 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 acceptable and economical cooking methods.
- Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
- Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
- Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up 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.
- Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
- Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
- Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.
- Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
- Performs other related work as required.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action.
- Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:Stove Oven Refrigerators Freezers Kitchen Utensils Blender Food Processor Mixer Mop BroomWhat we are looking for in you:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year experience cooking food for large groups
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of meal planning techniques.
- Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
- Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
- Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.Why work for us?The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.Other details
- Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Food Service
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $11.32
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