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Part-time

The Salvation Army

Johnstown, PAPart-time$10/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$10/hr
Location
Johnstown, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Non-Expired Health Department Food CertificationServe Safe TrainingPA Child Abuse History ClearanceRequest For Criminal RecordFingerprint Based Federal Criminal HistoryPA Mandated And Permissive Reporting TrainingThe Salvation Army's KeepSAfe Training

Job overview

The Salvation Army is hiring a Cook. The cook is responsible for preparing foods that meet nutritional and dietary requirements set forth by various health departments. This role involves maintaining inventories and temperature logs of all stored, purchased, and donated foods. The cook will also clean all work-related equipment and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Key focus areas include Implement procedures to maintain a healthy, comfortable and pleasant environment at the Meal Center, Plan monthly menus incorporating USDA, Food Bank and purchased food items, and Maintain inventories and temperature logs of all foods stored, purchased, donated by USDA or FOOD BANK.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver’s License, and Ability to Obtain Background Clearances. Preferred (not required): Communication, Implement Procedures, Knowledge Of Health, Safety, And Food Service Codes, and Plan Monthly Menus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationImplement ProceduresKnowledge of Health, Safety, and Food Service CodesPlan Monthly MenusMaintain InventoriesClean Work Related EquipmentEvaluate ServicesWork IndependentlyAdapt Work SchedulesLead and Direct Kitchen WorkersWork Well With Other EmployeesConfidential NatureOrder Necessary Supplies

Qualifications

Non-Expired Health Department Food CertificationServe Safe TrainingPA Child Abuse History ClearanceRequest for Criminal RecordFingerprint Based Federal Criminal HistoryPA Mandated and Permissive Reporting TrainingThe Salvation Army's KeepSAfe TrainingHigh School Graduate or G.E.D. Equivalent1 Year Cooking ExperienceProvide ResumeWilling to Have an Interview

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Cook

Job Locations US-PA-Johnstown

Job ID

2026-15170

Category

Food Services

Compensation Min

USD $10.00/Hr.

Compensation Max

USD $10.00/Hr.

Type

Regular Part-Time

Overview

The cook is responsible for preparing foods that meet nutritional and dietary requirements set forth by the respective County Health Departments, PA State Health Department and the Department of Children and Youth Services. Maintain inventories and temperature logs of all foods stored, purchased, donated by USDA or FOOD BANK. Clean all work related equipment and pots and pans inside and outside in accordance with Food Safety and PA Health Department.

Responsibilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to implement procedures to maintain a healthy, comfortable and pleasant environment at the Meal Center.

  • Knowledge of health, safety, and food service codes

  • Plan monthly menus incorporating USDA, Food Bank and purchased food items.

  • Maintain inventories and temperature logs of all foods stored, purchased, donated by USDA or FOOD BANK.

  • Clean all work related equipment and pots and pans inside and outside in accordance with Food Safety and PA Health Department.

  • Keep all floors in kitchen, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, food storage rooms, swept and clean in preparation for heavy mopping and sanitizing.

  • Replenish all condiments and utensils: sugar, pepper, salt, napkins, ice, drinks, as needed and maintain clean environment in kitchen and dining room.

  • Ability to evaluate services and recommend necessary changes.

  • Keep kitchen and food storage areas clean and free from rubbish.

  • Rotate stock in food pantry and meal center. Including cold and dry storage.

  • Keep all floors in kitchen, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, food storage rooms, swept and clean in preparation for heavy mopping and sanitizing.

  • Replenish all condiments and utensils: sugar, pepper, salt, napkins, ice, drinks, as needed and maintain clean environment in kitchen and dining room.

  • Be able to work independently and be able to adapt work schedules to accommodate program needs.

  • Dress should be neat and appropriate and work conducted in a professional manner

  • Should be able to lead and direct other kitchen workers such as community services workers, volunteers, etc.

  • Must have pleasant personality and be able to work well with other employees and must be of a confidential nature.

  • Upon Consultation with Corps Officer, order all necessary supplies in accordance with the position.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officer.

Qualifications

  • A non-expired Health Department Food Certification or ability to obtain.

  • Ability to pass Serve Safe training

  • All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.

  • PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required. High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with one year cooking experience.

  • High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with one year cooking experience.

  • Must be able to work unsupervised as minimal as possible.

  • Must provide resume and be willing to have an interview.

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