Cook (Women and Childrens Center)

Cook (Women and Children's Center)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

United States, Indiana, Indianapolis

Jun 10, 2025

The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

Salary Range starting at: $13.53/ per hour

Job Objective:

You will prepare and serve meals for Center residents as directed; and clean up after meals. You will also assist the Kitchen Manager in scheduling employees to ensure proper coverage and training new employees

What you will do:

Prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals for Center residents by following menus provided by the Kitchen Manager

Clean up the kitchen and dining area after all meals during your assigned work hours

Maximize the use of donated food in meal preparation

Ensure that Intake staff has access to sack lunches and snacks for residents before the end of his/her shift. Food items for residents should be taken to the Intake area or put in the Staff Lounge Receive

Observe generally accepted hygiene practices

Properly store and maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies to minimize loss and waste

Assist other janitorial and housekeeping staff as needed

Direct concerns regarding residents to the Kitchen Manager only;

Keep information about residents of the Center and their contact with the Center confidential

Assist the Kitchen Manager with ordering products

Ensures coverage for all shifts

Other duties as directed

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed

Experience: Experience working as a cook in either a residential or commercial setting. Experience and ability to relate to others in a positive manner in a social service setting providing services to persons in crisis

Certifications: CPR and ServeSafe certifications are required within 60 Days

Skills/Abilities: Able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel. Able to accept and communicate with clients of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups.

Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervisory responsibility for this position

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

Able to twist, bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and stand for extended periods

Able to lift up to 25lbs

Able to reach and stoop to stock shelves

Able to climb stairs

Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity

Travel: None anticipated

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an (office, warehouse, medical facility, church) environment; may require some weekend and evening work.

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.