Cook, Full Time

Job Summary

The Salvation Army, Clitheroe Men's Residential Center in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our team. This full-time position (40 hours per week) is non-exempt and focuses on providing nutritious and appealing meals to clients, guests, and staff within a 42-bed residential facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Cook will:

• Prepare and serve nutritious and attractive meals and snacks from the planned menu, adjusting for special dietary needs.
• Follow established preventative maintenance procedures and report equipment issues to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude, providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Rotate stock, manage inventory, and report food and supply needs to the Operations Manager.
• Adhere to all Federal, State, local, and Salvation Army food service regulations, and report any safety violations to the Operations Manager.
• Keep the kitchen clean and well organized.
• Assume full responsibility of food service operations when the Lead Cook and/or Operations Manager is unavailable.
• Assist other kitchen personnel as needed.
• Complete all required competencies and Relias Learning courses.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience as a cook, with one year in an institutional setting.
• Obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire
• Serv-Safe certification
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with individuals of varying cultural backgrounds.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, clients, families, and visitors.
• Ability to assess safety needs and follow standardized safety procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and remain self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Location and Additional Requirements

This position is located at 800 West End Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

• Must be able to understand, follow, and provide both written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations, apply ratios, and percentages.
• Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
• Complete the online course for Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission and pass the required background check.
• Must possess the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead; operate a telephone, lift up to 70 pounds (assistance encouraged); and access/operate a computer. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in all conditions.
• Special attention to handling hot food items, and wearing a back brace is encouraged.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The Salvation Army will attempt to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Acknowledge and understand The Salvation Army’s religious purpose.
• Understand that employment with The Salvation Army must not conflict with its religious mission.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD Coverages.
• Medical / Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• Wellness Programs (including an EAP).
• Retirement Opportunities (Money Purchase Pension Plan & 403B).
• Other fringe benefits such as Group Home & Auto Insurance.
• Paid Leave Benefits (Sick and Vacation Leave).

• Two (2) years’ experience as a cook, one of which must have been in an institutional setting.
• Possess or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire.
• Serv-Safe certification.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment.
• Skilled in communication with individuals of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to assess safety needs and follow standardized safety procedures.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines.