Army Cook Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

PAY RATE: $18.50 Per Hour
SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours per week
ABOUT THE ARC
The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Monthly Management Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Retirement Plan
• Optional benefits, including Pre-paid Legal Service, AFLAC, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Store Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited food service program.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in institutional cooking with management responsibilities.
• Must hold valid California drivers license and be able to show proof of insurance.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and driving record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment of extreme heat.
• Ability to see and make visual inspections and to read, interpret and follow recipes.
• Ability to smell and taste to determine freshness and proper seasoning.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
• Able to operate a motor vehicle

As our enthusiastic and hardworking KITCHEN SUPERVISOR, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
1. Schedule kitchen workload to allow for timely meal preparation, serving and clean- up.
2. Train and supervise kitchen personnel, including beneficiaries on proper cooking techniques in the preparation of meals.
3. Train and supervise kitchen personnel, including beneficiaries, on food safety, work safety and kitchen sanitation. Assure that proper kitchen sanitation standards are maintained.
4. Assure that kitchen equipment is maintained in good working condition, scheduling preventative maintenance repairs and emergency repairs as needed.
5. Perform bi-weekly inventory of all unused items and rotate stock to ensure freshness.
6. Order food consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions.
7. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers including the local Food Bank.
8. Responsible for petty cash bank used for weekly food purchases. Follow approved Accounting procedures for reimbursement of bank.
9. Work with the Center Administrator for menu planning and for special events.
10. Assist with the cooking and service as needed.
11. Consult with professional staff as necessary concerning beneficiary services.
12. Keep Resident Manager and/or Center Administrator informed as to manpower needs.
13. Assure that established personnel policies and directives (smoking regulation, lunch break times, Etc.) are followed by all assigned personnel (beneficiaries and employees) and the disciplinary measures are taken when necessary.
14. Assure that safety measures are established and maintained consistently according to TSA Policy and governmental regulations.
15. Maintain confidentiality as needed and required for operation of program.
16. Overtime: Any and all overtime must have the written approval of Center Administrator.
17. Other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator or designate.
Schedule
Our ARCs operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employees must be flexible to always ensure adequate coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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