Kids Cafe Cook

Location: The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, 2808 SE 44^th Street, Oklahoma City

Position Type: Non-exempt (hourly), Part-Time (up to 29 hours per week, summer hours may increase)

 

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Kids Café Cook at our Boys and Girls Club. We offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off.    

                             

About this opportunity:

Under supervision of the Club Director, the Kid’s Café Program Cook will order, purchase, prepare and serve meals in compliance with the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program with the assistance of Area Command’s Kitchen Manager. The cook will also be responsible for accurately completing daily attendance rosters, meal count sheets and Menu as served forms and returning them to Club Director in a timely manner; maintains a clean kitchen facility, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

 

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

 

Meal Preparation and Planning (90%)

Plans menus, purchases food for meals and snacks reimbursable through the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and maintains supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.

 

Orders food in a timely manner and in adequate quantities to serve all Club members in attendance; coordinates with the Kitchen Manager at Area Command to order produce and other perishable items not available; uses fresh or frozen produce when possible.

 

Prepares meals and snacks following the menus and recipes provided by the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program or adhering to the guidelines.

 

When meals or supplies are received from Area Command’s kitchen, Cook will need to unload food from the vehicle and place in required areas.

 

Reports all menu modifications to the Club Director.

 

Complies with USDA requirements for a reimbursable meal and always provides age-appropriate serving sizes of nutritious foods to Club members.

 

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.

 

Working with the Club Director, completes the following records on or before the 3^rd day of each calendar month including daily attendance rosters or sign in sheets, number of at-risk afterschool snacks and/or meals prepared for each meal service, daily record of the number of at-risk afterschool snacks and/or meals served at each snack and/or meal service, daily records indicating the number of meals served to adults performing labor necessary to the food service, records of menus for each at-risk afterschool snack and/or meal service, and monthly DHS Reports including weekly high numbers and program compliance.

 

Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

 

Sets tables with plates, napkins, utensils, juice/water cups or sets up buffet line for self-service.

 

Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.

 

Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations and will wear a hair restraint and gloves.

 

Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.

 

Notifies supervisors when equipment or appliances require maintenance or are malfunctioning.

 

Other Responsibilities (10%)

Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.

 

Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment and area.

 

May be asked to assist with monitoring Club members and reporting back to the Red Shield Youth Center Staff.

 

May be required to transport Club members to/from school or on field trips.

 

Performs other related work as required.

 

Materials and Equipment

Stove                                      Oven                                      Refrigerators/Freezers       Kitchen Utensils                  

Mop                                        Broom                                    Dish Washer                         Computer

               

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

 

Knowledge of meal planning techniques.

 

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

 

Ability to cook nutritional, nice tasting and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

 

Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances, equipment, and utensils.

 

Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory.

 

Ability to navigate a computer for use of ordering food and communicating via email.

 

Ability to effectively communicate with Club staff, the youth members, and parents.

 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

 

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

 

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

 

Ability to work and engage with kids in a positive and respectful manner.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

 

Education and Experience

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.

 

Certifications/Licenses

Required to attend the annual CACFP conferences or trainings and Food Safety Training.

 

Food Handlers Permit or ability to acquire one.

 

Current Driver’s License required.

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements of minimum of five and a half hours per day/maximum of twenty-nine hours (average 27.5) per week on days that meals are provided.  May required to come in for 8 hours when Full Day Camps are scheduled and breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner will be served.

 

Ability to perform continuous walking, standing, and stooping. 

 

Ability to carry equipment and supplies necessary to complete the essential functions of the position.

 

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a kitchen environment within a building where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Employees may experience moderate physical discomfort due to heat generated by stoves, ovens, and warmers. Additionally, tasks involving the freezer may result in exposure to cold temperatures for short periods. Noise levels, as well as the presence of food-related odors and occasional spills, may contribute to the working environment. Despite these conditions, the space is generally maintained in a clean and organized state.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually 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 of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of 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 they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

 

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Application Submittal Period:  Until filled.

 

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.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

 

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