Cook - I

** Cook - I**

**Job Category****:** Food Services **Requisition Number****:** COOKI005931 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**The Salvation Army Western Territory Headquarters (THQ)**

**POSITION DESCRIPTION**

****TITLE:** Cook I **DATE:** January 11, 2022**

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****DEPT:** Womens Ministries **STATUS:** Non-exempt**

**THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION:**

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.

The Cook 1 works closely with staff in the kitchen and will work toward timely prepping and cooking of all food. This position will receive supervision from the Sous Chef as well as the Food Services Director.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Assist the Sous Chef and Food Service Director in preparing meals

* Read and interpret recipes and food preparation instructions

* Help plan menus and food service arrangements within budget limitations

* Provide forecasts of required food items

* Assure proper methods of food storage, stock control and handling and preparation of food

* Conduct inspections for safety, food storage, service and sanitation

* Perform all facets of preparing and service of congregate meals to fifty or more people

* Provide assistance as needed in washing dishes and cleaning all kitchen and dining areas

* Maintain a clean dining room and Kitchen at all times

* Participate in advanced and continuing education training as assigned

* Provide supervision to volunteers

* Participate in staff meetings as requested

* Perform other related duties as assigned

* Reports problems in writing (Incident Report) to Sous Chef and/or Food Service Director

* Other duties may be assigned based on business needs

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

**EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:**

**Education and Work Experience:**

* HS Diploma or GED

* One year of cooking experience in a similar environment preferred

* Possession of a valid California State Drivers License

* Possession and retention of current California State Food Handlers Permit

* Ability to comply with Salvation Army child safety training

* Ability and willingness to understand and fully comply with mandatory reporting requirements and laws pertaining to vulnerable adults and children

* Willingness to abide by the Salvation Armys drug and alcohol policy

* Documentation of current TB test, CPR and First Aid certification and completion of Bloodborne Pathogen training within 90 days of employment

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**

* An ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner

* Demonstrates a commitment to the values of equity and inclusion by honoring diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity

* Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the extent necessary to understand instructions, take messages, and use the telephone

* Ability to work successfully and maintain good relationships with diverse demographics

* Willingness and ability to work within a team environment and communicate with other team members in a transparent, honest and professional manner

* Ability and willingness to communicate in an effective and courteous manner with peers, clients and supervisors

* Willingness and ability to resolve conflicts with peers and supervisors in a professional and ethical manner

* Ability and willingness to keep information confidential

* Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures for both personal and public safety

* Ability to lift heavy cooking pots, pans and other items used in food service/cleanup

* Capable to perform all facets of preparing and service of congregate meals to fifty or more people

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure

* Dependable work record in reporting to work on time and completing assigned responsibilities

**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.

* Ability to sit; climb and/or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, crouch and/or crawl; stand for long periods of time; walk, reach overhead.

* Ability of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision.

* Ability to drive a vehicle.

* Ability to push/pull/lift/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds (chairs, tables, beds, food cases, etc.).

* Ability to operate telephone.

* Ability to operate food service /culinary equipment.

* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.

* Ability to understand written information.

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)