Assistant Cook

PAY RANGE: $23-$25

OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Cook supports food prep, dishwashing, and kitchen cleanliness as directed by the Kitchen Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with food preparation and production
• Set up and clean dining areas; mop floors after meals
• Keep kitchen, dish room, pantry, and storage areas clean and organize
• Follow proper food handling & hygiene practices
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
• Drain and clean dishwasher daily
• Return cleaned items to proper storage
• Clean beverage dispensers and refrigerators
• Maintain clean work surfaces and floors
• Communicate with vendors as needed
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• California Food Handler's card or SERV Safe Certificate (required)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Team player
• Great communication skills

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant kitchen equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.