Cook
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OverviewSeeking an On Call Cookon our Schenectady Corps TeamOur Part Time opportunities offer:· Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time· Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)· Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)· Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life· Christmas Bonus· Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers· Free parkingSCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:To oversee the operation of the Salvation Army Schenectady Corps' breakfast and lunch program offering balanced meals in a clean and safe environment. Ensuring meals are provided with a commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals and served in a respectful and compassionate manner.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Arrive promptly at 5:45 AM each morning to open the doors.- Plan breakfast and lunch menu accordingly and prepare, cook, and serve meals from 7:30am- 8:30am and 11.30 am-12.30 pm five days a week.- Follow all rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious on food expiration dates.- Ensure that the soup kitchen is properly stocked and that there is a sufficient amount of regular staple food items to meet the needs and demands of the feeding program.- Responsible for storing and rotating food properly and safely.- Maintain kitchen cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and all equipment including dishes, as well as food storages clean, in order, and organized.- Prepare a weekly order of products needed, submit for processing and/or order via Food Bank.- Cooperate and collaborate with the social services staff person on food orders to the Regional Food Bank for the Food Bank.- Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and statistics for daily breakfast and lunch count.- Report kitchen and equipment problems to immediate supervisor.- Keep dining and kitchen areas, including floors, tables and chairs, clean and in order daily as well as monitoring conditions in dining room during meals, including interaction among guests.- Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups.- Ensure that breakfast and lunch volunteers sign in and out to keep track of their time.- Maintain restrooms- Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces-daily.- Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions.- Assist in other duties at the request of the Director of Social Services or Corps Officer.QualificationsSPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:- High school diploma or GED.- One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.- Safe Serv Certification preferred.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Job LocationsUS-NY-SchenectadyJob ID 2024-12821Category Food ServicesCompensation Total compensation exceeds the stated base annual salary (or Hourly rate) range.Compensation Min USD $15.00/Hr.Compensation Max USD $15.00/Hr.Type On-Call/As Needed