Job Information
The Salvation Army Kitchen Manager/Cook in Tacoma, Washington
Description
DEPARTMENT: Jarvie Memorial Family Lodge
UNIT: Tacoma Citadel Corps
POSITION TITLE: Cook/Kitchen Manager – Full-Time (35 hours)
REPORTS TO: Director of Social Services
COMPENSATION: $19.00 per hour
GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Jarvie Memorial Family Lodge Cook/Kitchen Manager is an essential team member for the shelter program, managing the food services, ensuring that breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided for JMFL participants 7 days a week. Primarily, this includes planning and preparing healthy and balanced meals, using the UPS donations as well as supplemental ingredients from the Warehouse, and providing a clean and safe environment. The role of cook is to manage food services, the kitchen and dining room during mealtimes when on duty and providing detailed instructions for staff when not on duty. Staff will be provided training opportunities in each of these areas and will be expected to operate as relief for each other during vacations, sick times, and holidays.
ESSENTIAL MEAL PREPARATION/COOKING RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare healthy, balanced meals for the residents using UPS donations and supplemental ingredients found in the Food warehouse.
Keep the kitchen clean, including all dishes, and pots and pans used for cooking, as well as the appliances and countertops.
Manage weekly menu planning, posting meals and keeping a log of all food served.
Making sure the kitchen and pantries are stocked with both food supplies and non-food supplies (utensils, cleaning, etc)
Monitoring participant chores in the kitchen/dining room area after meals as designated.
Prepare daily changeover reports of tasks completed and incidents.
Provide orientation, support, and supervision of volunteers.
Cover meals when other staff members call out or are unavailable. (on call)
ESSENTIAL JMFL TEAM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Respond to emergency situations that may arise, making independent decisions within policy guidelines, as necessary. Provide crisis intervention and institute security procedures should a critical or threatening situation arise. Provide timely and appropriate notification to police, fire, emergency medical and supervisory authorities. As it pertains to the kitchen/dining room
Work closely with other staff, case managers, advocates and program directors on all matters related to participant plans, goals, objectives, safety, and other issues.
Treat co-workers, volunteers, and participants/residents with respect and dignity. Communicate professionally and respectfully through all modes of communication to volunteers, employees and participants; this includes verbal (conversations, over the phone, recorded messages) as well as written (text, emails, social media, and changeovers).
Maintain statistical records, reports, logs, files and other required documentation.
Provide orientation, support and supervision of volunteers.
Participate in regular staff meetings.
Check work email and keep updated on changeover reports from colleagues, and fill in a changeover report at the end of every shift.
During some shifts, it is possible that employee will be the only person on duty.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Professional food service experience
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
Ability to be empathetic to participants in crisis (Trauma informed training)
Ability to quickly learn and apply new information/skills
Sensitivity to and understanding of the comprehensive mission of The Salvation Army
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a challenging environment and maintain poise under pressure
Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
Must complete and adhere to Protect the Mission requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check
Possess or acquire WA State Food Worker Card
Ability to keep an accurate record of work hours.
SOFTWARE-REALTED SKILLS:
- Computer skills – typing menus, changeover reports, incident reports, or general notes; Outlook (email)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMNTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to operate desktop or laptop computer
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (emptying trash, moving boxes, etc.)
Ability to go up and down stairs safely with a load of laundry
Ability to sweep, mop, and vacuum floors on a daily basis
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of this 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 is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
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.
A critical part of employment in this organization is the modeling of Christian principals while on duty. As a representative of this organization it is imperative that you present yourself to be professional and of high moral standard.
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)
