Description
Job Title: Cook
FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Schedule: FT, varies
Supervises: N/A
Start Date: TBD
Rate of Pay: $22.77/hour
Close Date: 2/24/2024
Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but
not limited to the following:
Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability
insurance
Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and
availability begins at hire)
Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385
hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but
may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually,
but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month
introductory period of employment)
Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)
Function: The Cook will assist the Food Service Director at the Harbor
Light Center
Duties and Responsibilities::
Assist with preparing meals for Harbor Light Residents
Help with preparing meals for Crossroads and Men's Shelter
Assist in the supervision and coordination of volunteers and residents in meal
preparation and service.
Assist in the stocking of food, meal planning, and meal preparation.
Assist in inventory of pantry and maintaining the pantry in a neat and orderly
fashion.
Assist in maintaining all company equipment in proper working order, as well
as in a sanitary condition.
Assist in the maintenance of food preparation areas for compliance with health
standards.
Maintain good relations with outside service groups. Treat all those receiving
shelter with dignity and understanding
Will assist, as necessary, in implementing the rules of the shelter
program fairly and equitably.
Assist staff with in-kind donations, keeping a log of their receipt,
issuing a tax receipt to donors and giving receipt copy to administration.
Assist in the training and hygiene of all kitchen volunteers
Participate fully in all required staff meetings
Assist with special events
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification and Education Requirements:
Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model
the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most
distinguished human services charitable organizations.
Education and Work Experience:
Education and/or work experience commensurate with the duties and
responsibilities required. Must obtain a Food Handler's Card and be
responsible for following all guidelines of the food handler's manual. The
individual must show respect for other employees, associates, clients,
and the goals and objectives of The Salvation Army. Software-related skills:
Microsoft Word and Excel required, Lotus Notes, Working knowledge of
integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with
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
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, co or, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is
committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job
applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they
enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment
as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.