Job Information
The Salvation Army Cook in Oakland, California
Description
The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
To provide for the nutritional needs of Family Center residents and the children of the Booth Memorial Child Development Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for preparation of all foods for daily consumption and special
Supervise all volunteers and community service
Monitor cleanliness of dining table provisions and/or appropriate
Maintain cleanliness of stainless-steel fixtures/walls in kitchen, coffee area, and outreach area when used.
Proper utilization of all cleaning of all ovens, oven hoods, and
Receive deliveries as relates to the activities of the kitchen and dining
Report all emergencies, accidents, or equipment breakdown immediately to the Kitchen Supervisor or Executive
Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the pantry and other warehouse facilities used for the storage of food and other kitchen items, thus keeping the kitchen compliant with the Health and Safety
Manage shopping/purchases list in conjunction with kitchen
Prepare childcare and family center meals as outlined in weekly
Transport meals to Center from
Provide alternative foods for those with allergies and medical
Keep daily records of food preparation, transportation and servings to meet funding source
Attend trainings, workshops and/or meetings regarding child and adult food program for
Replace and Update all Daily Operational Worksheets
Assist with Training and Employee
Maintain Inventory of all Booth Equipment and Small Silverware, Cups, ect.
Perform all duties as
Be mindful at all times of his/her role as a
Attend all staff
Follow all Food Safety and Sanitation
Perform other duties as requested by Director or Corp Officer
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Customer Service, crisis intervention and mediation skills are essential to this
Must be skilled to apply procedures and operate varied equipment for purposes of performing standard
Must have the ability to interact with others professionally and possess initiative, adaptability and responsibility to work with volunteers, other staff, and client
Education or experience working with the homeless
Working knowledge of a commercial
Understand proper serving sizes and healthy cooking procedures for
Practice safe food handling procedures at all
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be 21 years or
Have a Food Handler permit under California Safety Code 97-0071 or be willing to attain it within 6 months of
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to lift up to 50
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier,
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 as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
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)
