Lead Cook

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Lead Cook for the Sarasota County Area Command located in Sarasota, Florida.

Job Summary

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Assigns, instructs and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Knowledge of meal planning techniques.

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff.

Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.

Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

Ability to drive Salvation Army trucks to pick up food.

Ability to unload and put away food.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent,

And

Three years experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff,

Or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled