Lead Cook

PAY RANGE: $21-$23 Hourly

OVERVIEW:

To assist the Food Service Manager with the daily operations of the kitchen and dining facilities. The position requires you to live "On-Site".

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with food service preparation
• Assist with meal/snack preparation if required and ensure their readiness in accordance with the scheduled meal/snack times
• Assist with all inventory procedures
• Store all leftovers and unused food after each meal/snack
• Assist with cleaning and care of the kitchen
• Responsible for the care, cleanliness, and upkeep of the staff break room
• Secure the kitchen before leaving at the end of all scheduled events
• Attend and participate in training and conferences

INSIDE MAINTENANCE:

• Maintain the Beverage Serving Area
• Re-stock beverage supplies and cups
• Clean the Dining Hall and kitchen bathrooms
• Re-stock paper products, soap and sanitizer
• Clean the staff dining room and break area
• Empty trash and replace all trash can liners
• Responsible for care and upkeep of all the equipment used in Dining Hall maintenance
• Wash and store dishes, pots, and pans
• Maintain cleanliness of all dishwashing areas
• Sweep the kitchen floor
• Sweep and spot-mop the dining room floor
• Prepare clean-up pans, cleaning cloths, and spatulas for each table
• Clean and maintain outside trash and mop storage
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Drive to local grocery stores for items needed
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver's license (required)
• Food Handler's certificate (preferred)
• Experience working in a kitchen

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead
• Team player
• Great communication

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant kitchen equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ADA Statement:

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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.