Cook Assistant (4522)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Augusta, GA

14h•$10 - $10

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Assists with the preparation, cooking and serving of 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. Key Responsibilities: · Assists with the cleaning, cooking, and preparation of a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods. · Ensure that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled. · Assists with serving food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance. · Assist with setting tables with plates, napkins and utensils or set up buffet lines for self-service. · Assist with cleaning tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One (1) year experience cooking food for large groups.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language
Ability to cook, taste, and smell food

Responsibilities

Assists with the cleaning, cooking, and preparation of a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensure that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Assists with serving food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Assist with setting tables with plates, napkins and utensils or set up buffet lines for self-service.
Assist with cleaning tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.