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The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a cook for The Salvation Army of Greater Macon, located in Macon, GA.

Job Summary

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves 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 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 order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory; ability to use/operate various kitchen equipment, i.e., stove, oven, refrigerators, freezers, kitchen utensils, blender, mixer, food processor, mop and broom.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D

One (1) year experience cooking food for large groups.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, write and communicate the English language; ability to cook, taste and smell food.  Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lessor periods of sitting.

Working 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 Information

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: 4-24-2024 to 5-11-2024

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 based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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