Cook

**The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday 8am-1pm**

Starting pay is $10.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: To prepare and serve wholesome, nutritious meals primarily using donated food items and stock from the kitchen pantry and freezers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a weekly/monthly menu for lunch and senior breakfast and dinner events, based on inventory.
• Responsible for inventories of kitchen pantry, refrigerators, and freezer items to include rotation of stock and placing food orders.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and serving in a manner consistent with Health Department food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Maintain a sanitary working environment in all areas including kitchen, dining room, storage rooms, walk in/reach in refrigerators and freezers.
• Maintain proper food storage procedures according to Health Department guidelines for cold and dry storage, including proper storage of leftover foods.
• Picking up, unloading, and sorting food donations.
• Ensure volunteers and other employees maintain safe and sanitary conditions during prep, serving and storage of food.
• Preparation of required statistical and financial reports. (gifts in kind)
• Report needed maintenance/concerns and inventory to Corps Officers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Sometimes manages or works with volunteers, community service workers, and AARP/Iowa Works workers.

Education and/or Experience: Experience in the related field of one to three months are greatly encouraged.