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Love God. Love People. Serve.

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to doing the most good. We are...

Passionate

Our faith gives us a motivation that goes beyond simply doing good. We have a passion for Doing The Most Good for body, soul and spirit.

Compassionate

Caring for the poor. Feeding the hungry. Sheltering the homeless. Befriending the friendless.

Uplifting

The Salvation Army is a beacon of hope, a safe harbor. Our founder envisioned those in need saying, "If I could only get to The Salvation Army, they will do something for me."

Brave

We go into places others prefer to avoid: impoverished neighborhoods, jails/prisons, hospitals and nursing homes, gatherings of people combating addiction and the immediate scene of disasters.

Trustworthy

To those who want to positively affect their world, The Salvation Army is the charity that maximizes their contributions by using 88 cents of every dollar donated to provide direct services.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

We share the love of Jesus by:

• Caring for people
• Creating faith pathways
• Building healthy communities
• Working for justice

Our Values

The following values are central to the operation of The Salvation Army:

• Integrity - Being honest and accountable in all we do
• Compassion - Hearing and responding to pain with love
• Respect - Affirming the worth and capacity of all people
• Diversity - Embracing difference as a gift
• Collaboration - Creating partnerships in mission

We see each person as having inherent value with rights and responsibilities. Therefore, we seek to invest in the potential of all people, treating them with respect, valuing them as equals and working with them to restore their sense of self-worth, in a culturally sensitive manner. We respectfully work alongside communities and other stakeholders to improve social, economic, health, and spiritual needs.

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Together, we can make a difference.

Purpose:

Prepares meals according to established and accepted food service practices and procedures

Summary:

Prepare[1] meals for clients of The Harbor Light System and Bed & Bread Trucks

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle and work with food in a clean, efficient, and sanitary manner
• Train Prep Cooks, Bed and Bread and General Utility workers in the proper utilization of equipment and food preparation as well as cleaning practices
• Assumes the role of person in charge in the absence of Supervisor and Food Service Administrator with responsibility to lead kitchen staff in compliance with daily standard operating procedures and duties
• Maintain, monitor, and record food temperatures through complete food handling process
• Identify, stock, store, and rotate food properly using FIFO system
• Preparation of menu items in a timely manner
• Maintain work areas in a clean, sanitary, and well organized manner
• Must be able to comprehend and execute operating, safety and cleaning instructions of all kitchen equipment
• Comply with recipes through accurate measurements and making necessary adjustments
• Provide approved food substitutions based on dietary requirements or allergies
• Ensure proper utilization, rotation and storage of donated food product
• Serve meals to clients in a professional and polite manner
• Take inventory of supplies and food stocks
• Participate in all special functions and catering events as required

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment
• T. B. Test and police clearance required

Education/Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years-professional kitchen and food production experience
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a degree or certification from a Culinary Arts/Hospitality program or equivalent work experience