Location: CONNRI Lodge (Ashford, CT)

Status: Non-exempt, On-call

Scope & Purpose of Position: Work with the supervisor to prepare the menu and food order. Responsible for preparing and serving meals, cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and dishes, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining space. Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and promptly report equipment and facility concerns to the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety.
• Prepare menu and generate a food order to be provided to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Receive food when delivered, check deliveries for accuracy, and give food invoices to the supervisor.
• Store all foods neatly and appropriately upon delivery.
• Remove expired food continuously.
• Ensure that all meals are prepared on time, appetizing, nutritious, presented well, and with adequate portions.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and training as necessary to be informed of regulations and changes.
• Clean up after all food preparations, including but not limited to dishwashing, taking out trash, etc.
• Ensure the kitchen and dining area are clean and sanitary, meeting all State and ACA sanitary codes.
• Ensure that the walk-in and reach-in coolers are clean and the temperatures are within the correct degree range.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen throughout the day.
• Notify supervisors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances (e.g., water leaks, heat not working properly, clogged pipes, pest infestation, etc.).
• Protect equipment and report any inadequacies to the supervisor.
• Set up the dining room with the assistance of available volunteers and on-call staff.

Qualifications:

• Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army's mission and values.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have at least two years of experience in food preparation in an institutional setting.
• Previous experience cooking for groups ranging from 30-400 is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supervising volunteers or staff preferred.
• Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision in a calm demeanor while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Able to provide your own transportation to and from the work site.
• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate weekends, mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
• Opportunity for professional development through workshops and training.

• Minimum of two years of experience in food preparation in an institutional setting.
• Experience cooking for groups ranging from 30-400.
• Possession of a Qualified Food Operator (QFO) certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with State, ACA, and USDA regulations for food preparation and serving.