Cook-NE_Residential Services-601

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Cook for the Center of Hope, located at 484 Hawthorne Avenue Athens, Georgia.

Job Summary
Plan, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guideline and schedules; ensures all meal are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures; Knowledge of meal planning techniques; Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner; Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils; Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in economical manner and to maintain and adequate level of inventory; Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques; Ability to use/operate various kitchen equipment, i.e. stove, oven, refrigerators, freezers, kitchen utensils, blender, mixer, food processor, mop and broom.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; One (1) year experience cooking food for large groups; or any training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver's License

Physical Requirements
Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively; Ability to cook, taste and smell food; Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, climbing. Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be discomforts associated with working around hot stove/ovens or cold freezers.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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*Application Submittal Period: 06/17/2021-08/01/2021

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled