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The Salvation Army Southern California

Kokua Soup Kitchen Cook

The Salvation Army Southern California, Lihue, Hawaii, United States, 96766

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Kokua Soup Kitchen Cook Department:

The Salvation Army Lihue Corps

Position Title:

Kokua Soup Kitchen Cook

Supervisor:

Corp Officer

FLSA Status:

Part Time

Work Schedule:

5 Hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. 4 hours on Friday. Off Saturday, Sunday, & Monday.

Position Summary The Kokua Soup Kitchen Cook is responsible for running and preparing meals four times a week for 100 people or more, depending on the situation. This position is dependent on available funding and/or food bank relationships. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass TSA driving restrictions. The Cook will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which they represent The Salvation Army Lihue Corps.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

A minimum of three years dast in a commercial kitchen

Knowledge of, and experience in, meal preparation and balanced nutrition

Ability to work well with professionals in the community, as well as the variety of populations served on the property

Motivated, a self‑starter, and able to work with minimal supervision

Good written and oral communication skills

Sense of cleanliness, tidiness, and neatness

Understanding of The Salvation Army standards, philosophy, and policy and willingness to adhere to them

Essential Functions

Prepare large‑scale and well‑balanced meals to feed 100 people

Oversee food preparationarbeiten, servicing, and cleanup of kitchen and dining room

Ensure restrooms, kitchen, pantries, freezers, and refrigerators are clean

Maintain freezers and refrigerators at correct temperatures

Order and purchase food and kitchen supplies pier as needed

Вер Ensure kitchen, pantry, food storage, and dining area meet all health department regulations and safety protocols

Plan weekly menus and post meat menu at each meal

Ensure a vegetarian dish is available at each meal

Complete all reports by month‑end for The Salvation Army, Hawaii Food Bank, and Independent Food Bank

Be available to prepare meats in case of an emergency for all EDS needs

Coordination of Donated Meals

Solicit community agencies, businesses, and churches ngerti 1 cooked meal per month to the soup kitchen

Collaborate with community food trucks toben 1 cooked meal per month

Prioritize collaboration and partnership with A veranderd of Kauai; meet all requests and requirements

Ensure all donated meals are cleared/approved by the health department

Solicit meals and/or food needed for EDS situations

Other Functions:

Performs other duties assigned by a Corps Officer

Physical Demands Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, crouch, and/or crawl; use manual dexterity and eye‑.did. Use vision; push/pull/lift/carry up to 45 lbs

Skills / Technical Knowledge Valid Hawaii driver’s license (if needed)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Part‑Time

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Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Non‑Profit Organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/ Disabled]}, as indicated by the EEO statement

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