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Job Description
Overview
The Salvation Armys Boston South End is hiring a Cook and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays vacation time and sick time
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20 hours/week)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits AFLAC Insurance
- Most importantly a job with a good purpose!
Location: Boston South End
Pay Range: $20 per hour
28.5 hours per week
Prepare and serve various and large quantities of foods for different programs at the Corps kids program seniors programs community breakfast etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts required
Work Experience
2-5 years experience in meal preparation for various size groups 25-500
Other Qualifications
- Must be ServSafe certified
- Must be able to plan prepare and serve a large variety of food
- Must have knowledge and ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (bi-lingual preferred)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs
- Must have excellent customer service skills
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare daily meals according to planned menus within state/federal guidelines
- Maintain clean and keep kitchen orderly in accordance with Department of Health regulations
- Work and meet regularly with program leaders (re: menu planning food service and personnel issues)
- Foster a cooperative atmosphere in the kitchen working with staff volunteers and guests who will be assisting with preparation and cleanup responsibilities
- Monitor purchasing and receiving procedures for products and supplies to meet guidelines set for quality and pricing
- Attend staff meetings as requested
- Ensure all staff (volunteers other staff etc.) is properly and accurately trained in the safe use of all equipment if needed.
- Ensure all equipment is inspected on a weekly basis; ensure the timely repair of all equipment submit work orders and service calls as necessary; ensure facility repair work is completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure an adequate reserve of program supply. If items are missing report immediately to supervisor.
- Report all injuries in a timely manner and according to procedure.
- Assist with recycling and trash removal.
- May be required to work weekends
- Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color 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.
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
