Overview

Position:Cook

Department:Seaford, De

Availability of Position:June 1, 2024

Schedule:Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

Reporting Relationship:Reports to Corps Officers

Salary/Grade: $14.00 per hour/ Grade 73, Non- Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• 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)

• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

  Position Overview:Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the cook employee is responsible for maintaining the kitchen and multipurpose room within the Corps in keeping it in orderly and functional operation along with the center premises and its equipment in a clean, safe, healthy and comfortable condition inside and outside. The employee will be required to plan, cook and serve meals through our Soup Kitchen Program.

Responsibilities

Description of Position:

• Follows individual work schedule provided by the Office Manager to indicate specific responsibilities and the time scheduled for them.

• Plans, cooks and serves meals for our Soup Kitchen Program.

• Cooperates in total staff effort designed to improve centers service.

• Participates in periodic individual conferences and regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Corps Officers/Office Manager. These will be called when changes are planned in any Corps programs, which affects the cook so that discussions and suggestions for improving the services may be shared among the director and staff. Such meetings will also be called when policy changes are to be made affecting budgetary needs for food and supplies or rearrangement of space. Participation in staff/volunteer gatherings and attendance in program meetings are also encouraged but not required, as a means of promoting a feeling of staff unity and providing opportunities for information exchange of information between volunteers and staff.

• Maintain Cleaning checklist.

• Sweep and mop floors of kitchen daily so they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

• Maintain an inventory list of kitchen supplies and inform the Office Manager on a weekly basis of supplies that need to be ordered.

• Clean and maintain function of all equipment within kitchen.

• Responsible for monthly planning of menus and if necessary, communicating with the Office Manager about any food that needs to be ordered.

• Clean walls and all surfaces of kitchen.

• Weekly and tri-monthly cleaning of range hood, if any, and its parts as required by the City Division of Fire Prevention.

• Assists with additional food services as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Related experience in general food prep and cooking.

• Ability to read and write and follow written work schedules.

• Ability to keep simple inventory of supplies on hand.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with other staff, volunteers, children, parents and visitors to the center.

• Must be in good health and have the ability to maintain the facility in a clean safe environment.

• High School graduate or High School Equivalency diploma.

• Prefer valid driver’s license with good driving record.

• You must be able to obtain clearances by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Abuse Protection Act.

• Must obtain a ServSafe Certificate.

• Must have an understanding and appreciation of the Mission of The Salvation Army.

  The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

  Contact:If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

  Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

  Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .

  The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

  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.

  No phone calls please.

  Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 5/22/24.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  Requisition No. 2215

Job LocationsUS-DE-Seaford

Job ID 2024-12799

Category Food Services

Compensation Min USD $14.00/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $14.00/Hr.

Type Regular Full-Time