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Cook

The Salvation Army Central Territory991 open roles

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$17 – $20 an hour
Where
Chicago, IL, USA
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. The Salvation Army Central Territory postings stay open a median of 2 days.

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  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
This job: posted 354 days ago

The Salvation Army Central Territory median: 2 days open

The posting

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Cook

LOCATION/DEPT: Harbor Light

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

PEOPLE MANAGER: No

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

PAY GRADE: 201

PAY RANGE: $16.60 - $20.00

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To provide leadership using policies, procedures and available systems to support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army

PROGRAM/CLIENT ENVIRONMENT

The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.

OUTCOMES

The Cook is primarily responsible the preparation of meals for the nutrition program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. All meals are prepared consistently with the menu identified.
  2. Food that qualifies is prepared for next day. Supplies are obtained from the storerooms, coolers or freezer.
  3. The receipt of deliveries (food and non-food items) and maintenance of food service areas are organized and supervised. Food and equipment are secured from theft.
  4. The food service area is cleaned and maintained on a daily basis at standards which insure full compliance with all health and sanitation requirements. This includes the cleaning of the ovens and skillet. All completed tasks are documented. All pertinent documentation is maintained.
  5. All kitchen staff are supervised including volunteers who are assigned to the Food Service Department.
  6. All other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Education: Must possess current Chicago Sanitation License.
  • Experience: One year of food service experience.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Food Service Manager.

In contacts related to this position’s duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effective the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

COMPENTENCIES

  • Able to work as a team member and well with others.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work at fairly fast pace.
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
  • An attention to detail.
  • A positive attitude and ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
  • Supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

  • This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
  • This individual will keep the Food Service Manager informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
  • This individual will adhere to all Army policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position is required to do light physical work. Must be able to walk up two flights of stairs and lift up to 70lbs.
  • In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard kitchen equipment.
  • The work environment for this position includes a kitchen environment with a low to high noise level.
  • Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.

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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

DOING THE MOST GOOD

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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