Cook/Driver-Part Time

** Cook/Driver-Part Time**

**Job Category****:** Social Services **Requisition Number****:** COOKD006141 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.17.2022**

**Hourly Wage: $13.00**

**Hours Per Week: 28+**

**Status:** Hourly, Part Time

**Number of Positions: 1**

**Department:** Social Services

**Position Title:** Cook

**The Salvation Army 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. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

**Application Instructions:**

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:

To apply in person go to 400 N Fourth, Pocatello, ID 83201. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact *Lt. Ernie Evans at* *ernie.evans@usw.salvationarmy.org* *or call (208) 232-5318*. Lt. Evans is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

**Recruiting Accommodation Statement:**

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

**COVID-19**

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

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Schedule:

* Expected hours Monday Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

+ 9 to 11:30 cook and serve

+ 11:30 clean and organize to government and work standards.

* Expected hours Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

+ 7:00 to 8:30 donation pick up route

+ 8:30 to 11:30 cook and serve

+ 12:00 to 1:00 help with food distribution

+ 1:00 to 3:00 clean and organize, prepare meal plan for next week, set kitchen for weekend cooks.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Food Handlers Certification / ServSafe issued by the Idaho Department of Human Services or obtain within 24 hours of accepting employment.

* Three (3) years paid or volunteer experience directly related to specific responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Characteristics:

* Five years paid or volunteer experience directly related to the specific responsibilities.

* Idaho Restaurant Association Food Handler Certification.

Important characteristics:

* Passion for food service and to serve others.

* Creativity

* Self-motivated

* Diligence

* Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Know and understand the function of the kitchen and all the machines used within the kitchen.

- Read all descriptions and instructions of all chemicals used both inside and outside.

- Proper appearance and hygiene.

- Observe confidentiality.

- Provide training and supervision in preparation and serving to the volunteers.

- Maintain the kitchen and food to the state and county inspection guidelines.

- Detail oriented.

- Self-starter and team player with a customer service mindset.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.

- Drive large vehicles and pass The Salvation Army's drivers' safety course.

- Understand, or be willing to learn, food storage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain a clean kitchen and dining room.

* Keep pantry stocked.

* Keep pantry in an orderly fashion with easy accessibility.

* Prepare and cook all meals and develop a monthly menu.

* Responsible for the pick-ups of all food donations (must be a licensed driver).

* Recruit and encourage community participation in giving to the program.

* Maintain and update contact information.

* Generate reports as needed.

* Maintain all department logs.

* Create physical files as needed.

* Maintain supply inventory and order replacement as necessary.

* Must follow instructions given by the Corps Officers for distribution of all meals.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

* Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.

* Ability to reach overhead.

* Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

**MISCELLANEOUS**

Note: Position is partly grant funded. Employment may be contingent upon continued reception of grant awards.

The Salvation Army Pocatello Outpost is a tobacco-free, and an alcohol/drug intolerant campus.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

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 or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army has a dress code which will be shared at the time of employment.

The Western Territory Handbook for Employees will be your guide to most personnel practices and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact your Commanding Officer or Business Administrator.

In many positions with The Salvation Army, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made of an employee. This is the case with your position. Flexibility and cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for this successful operation of Salvation Army services.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Yes . Travel, as needed, to fulfill essential job duties. **Skills**

**Education**

**Experience**

**Required**

Three (3) years paid or volunteer experience directly related to specific responsibilities.

**Preferred**

Five years paid or volunteer experience directly related to the specific responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)