Assistant Cook (On-Call)

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.28.2024
Hourly Wage: $20.00
Hours Per Week: On-Call
Status: Temporary / On-Call
Number of Positions: 3
Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen
Position: Assistant Cook
Supervisor: Lead Cook
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
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.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application.
To apply online go to: Assistant Cook (On-Call)
To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Complete the job application provided to you.Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions, contact Hayden Lewis at hayden.lewis@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 637-5026. Mr. Lewis is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting AccommodationStatement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 oremail thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
COVID-19
The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Lead Cook, prepare all items needed for meals, assist in prepping items for meals in advance, and use proper cleaning procedures following all food safety standards.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Hold a current Oregon Food Handlers Certification.
• 1 year of experience in cooking / food management for large groups.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REOUIRED:

• Desire to work with all age groups served by the site.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and self-control.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Lead Cook in maintaining organization and cleanliness using proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures in all areas of the kitchen, dining hall, rest rooms, pantry, laundry room, and outside the dining hall facility.
• Assist the Lead Cook in planning and preparing meals, running inventory, accepting deliveries, rotating, and labeling stock items, and possibly placing food orders.
• Prepare meals as scheduled without the presence of the Lead Cook.
• Properly cool, label, and store all leftovers and open food items.
• Assist in the dish area as needed.
• Follow all Oregon food codes and regulations, preparing hot, fresh, and safe food at all times.
• Ensure all kitchen opening and closing tasks are performed, and that all equipment is properly shut down after use. General Duties:
• Show respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and guests. ' Adhere to The Salvation Army policies and procedures. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Lead Cook.

PHYSICAL REOUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist on a continuous basis for up to 15-20 minutes at a time.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects, such as files, file cabinets drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, and high noise levels.

MISCELLANEOUS:
The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
The position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)