Cook

Job Title: Cook

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Schedule: varies
Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $22.77/hr

Closing Date: 5/24/2025

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 the inventory of the 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 receiving shelter with dignity and understanding.
• Will assist, if 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 a 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.

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 basic training.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maneuver. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with ot without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.