Cook

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps is hiring a Cook and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location:  402 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA

Pay Range:  $17 to $19.15 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications

The cook will prepare and serve meals to homeless guests as scheduled by the Operations Director.

1. Prepare daily meal according to planned menu with flexibility to creatively utilize food donations.
2. Maintain clean and orderly kitchen in accordance with Department of Health regulations
3. Work with Operations Director in menu planning and relay supply and purchasing needs.
4. Foster cooperative atmosphere in kitchen working with staff, volunteers and guests who will be assisting with preparation and clean up responsibilities.
5. Meet regularly with Operations Director for supervision as it relates to shelter and personnel issues.
6. Provide substitute hours for other feeding programs as deemed necessary by the Operations Director.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen
• Experience in meal preparation for at least 35 persons
• Interest and ability to work with diverse population - guests, volunteers, etc.
• ServeSafe certified

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.