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Soup Kitchen Cook -P/T (Sunset Park Corps)

Part-time

The Salvation Army

Elmira, NYPart-time$18/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$18/hr
Location
Elmira, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Protection Certificate

Job overview

The Salvation Army is hiring a Soup Kitchen Cook -P/T (Sunset Park Corps). The Salvation Army seeks a part‑time Soup Kitchen Cook to prepare large volumes of meals, maintain an orderly kitchen, supervise volunteers, and attend mandatory training, ensuring safe food handling and compassionate service for participants.

Key focus areas include Prepare large volume of food for soup kitchen participants, Maintain orderly kitchen including cleaning, inventory, stock and record keeping, and Provide contact, scheduling and supervision of volunteers for food services.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and One Year Relevant Experience. Important skills include Food Service, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Record Keeping, Volunteer Supervision, and Good Communications Skills. Preferred (not required): Food Preparation, Food Handling, Compassion, and English.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationFood ServiceFood HandlingFood SafetyInventory ManagementRecord KeepingVolunteer SupervisionCompassionEnglishSpanishCommunicationGood Communications SkillsUnderstanding of Program NeedsWillingness to Improve SelfWillingness to Help OthersSupport CounselingCrisis Hotline CounselingInformation and ReferralsMaintain Case RecordsComplete ReportsFollow and Enforce Policy and ProceduresReporting Suspected Child Abuse and NeglectMaintain ConfidentialityHIPAA RegulationsCommunication SkillsUnderstanding Program NeedsDirect Victim ServicesCase Records MaintenanceReport CompletionPolicy EnforcementReporting Child Abuse and NeglectMaintaining ConfidentialityPrepare and Cook Large Volume FoodMaintain Orderly KitchenHousekeepingSchedulingSupervision of VolunteersFood Items KnowledgeWriting CommunicationProper Food HandlingWork Pleasantly With PeopleWork Compassionately With PeopleHIPAA Regulations KnowledgeKitchen CleaningBilingual English SpanishPhysical Lifting 40 Pounds

Qualifications

Food Protection CertificateHigh School Diploma or EquivalentOne Year Food Preparation Service ExperienceAbility to Work Pleasantly and Compassionately With All Types of PeopleMust Be Able to Lift and Carry Up to 40 Pounds

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Soup Kitchen Cook -P/T (Sunset Park Corps)

Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn

Job ID

2025-14311

Category

Food Services

Compensation

Salary is $18.00/HR

Type

Regular Part-Time

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook a large volume of food to feed Soup Kitchen participants.

  • Maintain orderly kitchen, including cleaning, inventory, stock and record keeping.

  • Provides contact, scheduling and supervision of volunteers for food services

  • Knowledge about food items, cook a large volume of food and maintain orderly kitchen, including cleaning, inventory, service, and clean-up for meals.

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm / others time only as specifically requested.

  • Available to attend the mandatory training courses throughout the year.

Qualifications

  • Have to have Food Protection Certificate update

  • High school diploma or equivalent (not required but a plus).

  • Good verbal and writing communication skills.

  • A minimum of a year successful work experience in related field, experience in Food preparation/ service and knowledge of proper food handling and safety.

  • The ability to work pleasantly and compassionately with all types of people.

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

  • Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)

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