Cook_NE-AOK_101-Administration

Cook-NE_Residential Services-601

Job Summary

Plans, Prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Essential Functions

The job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Cooking (85%)

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 person requiring additional assistance.

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 food ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.

Prepares snacks and prepares plated 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.  Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processed food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.

Other Responsibilities (5%)

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

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 properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.

Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

Minimum Qualifications Required 

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED and three-years' experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge,skill, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

Food Handlers' card preferred.

Physical Requirements 

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position.  Work 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 guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position.  An individual's ability to met the qualifications and capabilities described in this document in not a guartee of employment or promotion.  The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognized that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine it religious mission. 

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