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Salvation Army Southern Territory

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Salvation Army Southern Territory, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796

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Job Location: TX-Waco Bureau of Prisons - Waco, TX Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Salary Range: $15.50 - $15.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Food Service Description

Schedule/Hours: Day, Shifts Vary, Weekends Required This position is responsible for: Cooks and serves 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: Cooks and prepares 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. Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations. Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner. Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates. Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils. Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to cook, taste and smell food. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently. Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment. Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance and more! Qualifications

What We Are Looking For In You: High school diploma or G.E.D AND One-year experience cooking food for large groups OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Drivers License Food Handler's Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe) Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled