On Call Cook

Overview Seeking an On Call Cookon our Schenectady Corps Team Our Part Time opportunities offer: u00b7 Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time u00b7 Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) u00b7 Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) u00b7 Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life u00b7 Christmas Bonus u00b7 Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers u00b7 Free parking SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:To oversee the operation of the Salvation Army Schenectady Corps' breakfast and lunch program offering balanced meals in a clean and safe environment. Ensuring meals are provided with a commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals and served in a respectful and compassionate manner. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. u2022 Arrive promptly at 5:45 AM each morning to open the doors.u2022 Plan breakfast and lunch menu accordingly and prepare, cook, and serve meals from 7:30am- 8:30am and 11.30 am-12.30 pm five days a week.u2022 Follow all rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious on food expiration dates.u2022 Ensure that the soup kitchen is properly stocked and that there is a sufficient amount of regular staple food items to meet the needs and demands of the feeding program.u2022 Responsible for storing and rotating food properly and safely.u2022 Maintain kitchen cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and all equipment including dishes, as well as food storages clean, in order, and organized.u2022 Prepare a weekly order of products needed, submit for processing and/or order via Food Bank.u2022 Cooperate and collaborate with the social services staff person on food orders to the Regional Food Bank for the Food Bank.u2022 Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and statistics for daily breakfast and lunch count. u2022 Report kitchen and equipment problems to immediate supervisor.u2022 Keep dining and kitchen areas, including floors, tables and chairs, clean and in order daily as well as monitoring conditions in dining room during meals, including interaction among guests.u2022 Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups.u2022 Ensure that breakfast and lunch volunteers sign in and out to keep track of their time.u2022 Maintain restroomsu2022 Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces-daily.u2022 Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions.u2022 Assist in other duties at the request of the Director of Social Services or Corps Officer. Qualifications SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: u2022 High school diploma or GED.u2022 One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.u2022 Safe Serv Certification preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job LocationsUS-NY-Schenectady Job ID 2024-12821 Category Food Services Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated base annual salary (or Hourly rate) range. Compensation Min USD $15.50/Hr. Compensation Max USD $15.50/Hr. Type On-Call/As Needed

Created: 2025-10-04