Cook The Salvation Army USA Central Territory United States, Michigan, Marquette Aug 31, 2026

Job Objective:

Prepare and serve nutritious meals for community and program participants while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized food service environment. Ensures kitchen equipment operates safely and effectively, including stoves, ovens, serving equipment, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, dining area, food preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, and storage spaces.

Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, equipment, and food service items.

Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors and work surfaces to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Remove trash and recyclables according to established procedures. Inventory and Storage Receive, rotate, stock, and store food and supplies using proper food handling and inventory practices.

Monitor food inventory levels and notify the supervisor of supply needs.

Ensure proper storage and labeling of food products. Donor and Program Support Provide courteous assistance to donors and visitors.

Offer receipts to donors when appropriate.

Accurately record in-kind donations and maintain related documentation. Team Collaboration and Supervision Foster positive working relationships with clients, donors, volunteers, and fellow employees.

Provide guidance and oversight to kitchen and dining room volunteers.

Support departmental operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Relationships:

Maintain positive working relationships with fellow employees, clients and donors.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certifications:

Current ServSafe Certification required, or must obtain within six months of employment. Valid Michigan driver's license with clearance by the Salvation Army's insurance carrier preferred.

Experience:

One year experience in food services, institutional cooking or related experience -Or- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

$15.43-19.29/hour, based on experience.