Soup Kitchen Cook
Part-timeHerkimer, NYPart-time$15.5/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Salvation Army is hiring a Soup Kitchen Cook. The Salvation Army is seeking a compassionate Part Time Soup Kitchen Cook for their Herkimer Corps Team. This vital role involves supervising kitchen volunteers, planning menus, preparing meals for approximately 60 people three times a week, and ensuring adherence to health code requirements. The cook will also manage food orders, inventory, and assist with volunteer training and fundraising strategies.
Key focus areas include Plan menus weekly, Prepare meals for approximately 60 people 3 times a week, and Supervise kitchen volunteers from the community.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED, 1+ Years Kitchen Experience, and Valid Driver’s License. Important skills include Menu Planning, Meal Preparation, Supervise Kitchen Volunteers, Health Code Requirements Adherence, Property Cleanliness, and Food Ordering.
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Soup Kitchen Cook
Job Locations US-NY-Herkimer
Job ID
2025-13807
Category
Social Services
Compensation
Total compensation exceeds the stated base annual salary (or Hourly rate) range.
Compensation Min
USD $15.50/Hr.
Compensation Max
USD $15.50/Hr.
Type
Regular Part-Time
Overview
Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!
If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!
Seeking a Part Time Soup Kitchen Cookon our Herkimer Corps Team
Our Part Time opportunities offer:
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Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
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Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
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Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
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Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
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Christmas Bonus
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Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
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Free parking
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:The kitchen supervisor is a vital part of the social service ministry of the Salvation Army. They will help ensure that meals served in the soup kitchen are prepared and served with excellence.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Plan menus weekly• Prepare meals for approximately 60 people 3 times a week• Supervise kitchen volunteers from the community• Understand and adhere to all health code requirements and related expectations• Be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the property• Be responsible for any other item consistent with cooking, storing, serving of food including operation of the soup kitchen as determined by the Corps Officer• Place Food orders for the Soup Kitchen• Keep track of Supplies and reorder when necessary• Complete Volunteer, community Service, and Department of Social Services paperwork in a timely manner.• Attend weekly Staff meetings• Stock and inventory stored food• Give all Soup kitchen volunteers proper orientation and training to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed• Assist the Corps Officer in developing further strategies to find and sustain funding for the Soup Kitchen• Actively recruit volunteers/groups to help with the Soup Kitchen• Assist with picking up food donations
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Work requires High School Diploma/GED with one year applicable work experience in Kitchen/Food Service management.• Experience in purchasing methods and procedures including cost containment and inventory control.• Excellent oral and written communication and proficient computer skills.• Must be able to use commercial kitchen equipment• Requires a valid Driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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