Cook - Camp Walter Johnson

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a ­­­­­Cook located in Denton, North Carolina.
 

Job Summary

Works with Food Service Manager to prepare, cook, and serve 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.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential. Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including vegetarian foods. Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures. Knowledge of meal planning techniques. Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques. Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils. Ability to rotate stock, assist in ordering food and kitchen supplies in a economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.
 

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent, and One year experience cooking food for large groups of up to 500 or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 

Licenses and Certifications

ServSafe or Safe Plates preferable.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Some physical requirements of the Camp Cook position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate cooking equipment and activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

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

Additional Comments

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

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Application Submittal Period: 06/28/2021 – 07/ 04/2021

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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