Second Cook

LOCATION: Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center

STATUS: FT 40hrs/week

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Food Handlers Card
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED
• Must have experience and/or education in food management services
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Ability to work with a diverse population treating people with dignity and respect
• Possess excellent cooking skills with an understanding of institutional cuisine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining the Health Department standards for food preparation, storage of food supplies, use of equipment, and the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room areas
• Preparing the daily Home Delivered and Congregate meals assuring that they are ready to serve at the specified time
• Packaging of Home Delivered meals and assuring that they meet Health Department standards for temperature, packaged to maintain proper temperature, and delivered within Area Agency’s time requirements
• Maintain current files of food handlers cards for all required staff and health inspection reports for all Home Delivered and Congregate meals
• Plan or assist in planning menu cycles according to Area Agency standards
• Maintaining portion control when serving food
• Maintaining inventory control and purchasing all supplies needed to fulfill the Home Delivered Meals and congregate nutrition contracts
• Receiving supply shipments and checking in all groceries
• The security of food and equipment inventory
• Develop menus and food service system regarding special dietary needs participants
• Assist with the annual Thanksgiving Home Delivered Meal Program
• Second Cook will assume duties of Kitchen Manager in his/her absence
• Assisting other program areas as the need arises & as it relates to the position of Second Cook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.