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Program Cook / Food Bank
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Salvation Army ARC
This role is part of the Salvation Army’s mission to provide food and support to the Port Angeles community.
We look for a reliable, food‑safety‑knowledgeable leader to manage our breakfast and lunch services and the Food Bank.
Base pay range $20.00/hr
Job Details
Job Title:
Program Cook / Food Bank
Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.
Its message is based on The Bible, its ministry is motivated by the Love of God, and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Status:
Full‑Time Position; 35 hours per week
Supervisor:
Corps Officers / Administrative Assistant
Primary Function:
Responsible for the entire weekly (Monday to Friday) breakfast and lunch service operation, including safe food handling, meal preparation, service, and kitchen cleanup.
Education & Work Experience
High School diploma or GED (preferred)
Valid WA State Food Handlers Permit
Valid WA State Driver’s License with a good driving record
Experience preparing and serving congregate meals to fifty or more people
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Plan, prepare, and serve breakfast and lunch for Port Angeles area residents
Possess required state and city certificates or other credentials needed for meal service
Supervise volunteers in a kind and supportive manner
Knowledgeable of health and safety standards related to food service
Work productively with all people in a nondiscriminatory manner
Maintain a drug‑free workplace in accordance with TSA Policy
Strong verbal and written communication in English
Follow written policies and procedures
Dependable, timely attendance and completion of duties
Free of communicable disease
Pass TSA background check and Protecting the Mission requirements
Software‑Related Skills
Microsoft Word and Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Kitchen
Plan and prepare menus, adapting to donated items
Cook and serve meals using portion controls and nutritional standards
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, handwashing, and glove use
Keep work areas clean, disinfected, and equipment in good order
Ensure all cooking and serving equipment is cleaned each day
Turn off equipment when leaving the kitchen
Food Bank
Assist Admin: Oversee the operation, set‑up, and tear‑down
Organize/maintain food bank inventory
Re‑package commodities for distribution
Both
Pick up donated food as needed
Rotate food so that the oldest is used first
Report accidents or problems immediately to the Corps Officers
Supervise volunteers in clean‑up and related activities
Account for in‑kind donations as required
Store and prep all food at proper temperatures in a safe and sanitary manner
Receive all deliveries of food and service items
Report needed food and supplies to the Corps Officers per policy
Attend training workshops when indicated
Participate in staff meetings as requested
Know first aid procedures
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist
Grip, push, pull objects such as drawers and reach overhead
Operate telephone, desktop, or laptop computer
Lift up to 40 pounds, including heavy cooking pots and pans
Access and produce information from a computer
Understand written information
Driver Qualifications
Valid Washington State driver’s license
Pass the Salvation Army’s in‑house driving test and Motor Vehicles Records check
Willing to lift 30–50 pounds as needed
Pass a criminal background check
Maneuver assigned TSA vehicles (availability dependent)
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 to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy reasonable accommodation requests without undue hardship.
“The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations related to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered.”
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
– Low bi‑weekly premiums for employee‑only coverage; Kaiser HMO, Anthem EPO/PPO, Delta Dental DHMO/DPPO.
Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
Life and Voluntary Options
– Employer‑paid life insurance; voluntary supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
Retirement Plans
– Employer‑funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (defined contribution, 50% vested after five years) and employee‑funded 403(b).
Parental Leave
– 40 hours of paid leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave
– 12 days annually, accruing from day one; eligible after three months’ service.
Paid Vacation
– Two weeks annually for non‑exempt, four weeks for exempt positions; accrues from day one; usable after six months.
Paid Holidays
– 13 designated holidays + one floating holiday per year.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other; Restaurants
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Program Cook / Food Bank
role at
Salvation Army ARC
This role is part of the Salvation Army’s mission to provide food and support to the Port Angeles community.
We look for a reliable, food‑safety‑knowledgeable leader to manage our breakfast and lunch services and the Food Bank.
Base pay range $20.00/hr
Job Details
Job Title:
Program Cook / Food Bank
Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.
Its message is based on The Bible, its ministry is motivated by the Love of God, and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Status:
Full‑Time Position; 35 hours per week
Supervisor:
Corps Officers / Administrative Assistant
Primary Function:
Responsible for the entire weekly (Monday to Friday) breakfast and lunch service operation, including safe food handling, meal preparation, service, and kitchen cleanup.
Education & Work Experience
High School diploma or GED (preferred)
Valid WA State Food Handlers Permit
Valid WA State Driver’s License with a good driving record
Experience preparing and serving congregate meals to fifty or more people
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Plan, prepare, and serve breakfast and lunch for Port Angeles area residents
Possess required state and city certificates or other credentials needed for meal service
Supervise volunteers in a kind and supportive manner
Knowledgeable of health and safety standards related to food service
Work productively with all people in a nondiscriminatory manner
Maintain a drug‑free workplace in accordance with TSA Policy
Strong verbal and written communication in English
Follow written policies and procedures
Dependable, timely attendance and completion of duties
Free of communicable disease
Pass TSA background check and Protecting the Mission requirements
Software‑Related Skills
Microsoft Word and Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Kitchen
Plan and prepare menus, adapting to donated items
Cook and serve meals using portion controls and nutritional standards
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, handwashing, and glove use
Keep work areas clean, disinfected, and equipment in good order
Ensure all cooking and serving equipment is cleaned each day
Turn off equipment when leaving the kitchen
Food Bank
Assist Admin: Oversee the operation, set‑up, and tear‑down
Organize/maintain food bank inventory
Re‑package commodities for distribution
Both
Pick up donated food as needed
Rotate food so that the oldest is used first
Report accidents or problems immediately to the Corps Officers
Supervise volunteers in clean‑up and related activities
Account for in‑kind donations as required
Store and prep all food at proper temperatures in a safe and sanitary manner
Receive all deliveries of food and service items
Report needed food and supplies to the Corps Officers per policy
Attend training workshops when indicated
Participate in staff meetings as requested
Know first aid procedures
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist
Grip, push, pull objects such as drawers and reach overhead
Operate telephone, desktop, or laptop computer
Lift up to 40 pounds, including heavy cooking pots and pans
Access and produce information from a computer
Understand written information
Driver Qualifications
Valid Washington State driver’s license
Pass the Salvation Army’s in‑house driving test and Motor Vehicles Records check
Willing to lift 30–50 pounds as needed
Pass a criminal background check
Maneuver assigned TSA vehicles (availability dependent)
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 to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy reasonable accommodation requests without undue hardship.
“The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations related to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered.”
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
– Low bi‑weekly premiums for employee‑only coverage; Kaiser HMO, Anthem EPO/PPO, Delta Dental DHMO/DPPO.
Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
Life and Voluntary Options
– Employer‑paid life insurance; voluntary supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
Retirement Plans
– Employer‑funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (defined contribution, 50% vested after five years) and employee‑funded 403(b).
Parental Leave
– 40 hours of paid leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave
– 12 days annually, accruing from day one; eligible after three months’ service.
Paid Vacation
– Two weeks annually for non‑exempt, four weeks for exempt positions; accrues from day one; usable after six months.
Paid Holidays
– 13 designated holidays + one floating holiday per year.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other; Restaurants
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