Weekend Cook

The Salvation Army
911 S. BROOK STREET
Job Type: Part Time
Job Description

Schedule/Hours: This position is based on-site, from 10am - 6pm, Saturday's and Sunday's. $15.75 hourly

This position is responsible for:

Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritious meals and snacks per established guidelines and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures all meals are prepared and served safely and presentably.

Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room, ensures that all meals are prepared safely, and ensures that all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene.

Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory to meet the kitchen's needs; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits them for further processing.The Cook is considered an essential position and is expected to work in inclement weather or catastrophic conditions and may have to work holidays or be on call.

Performs other related work as required.

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by a combination of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

Employee Benefits:

PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Benefits

Supplemental AFLAC Insurance

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent,

And one year of experience cooking food for large groups,

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

None

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical kitchen environment where limited physical discomforts may be associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the Salvation Army position above. Work performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document does not guarantee employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that, as employees of The Salvation Army, they will do nothing to undermine its religious mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Posted Date: 09/22/2026 06:28:09 PM
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 06:28:09 PM

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