Lodge Cook

Lodge Cook

Organization: The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory

Location: CONNRI Lodge (Ashford, CT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Pay Range: $17.00/hr – $19.00/hr (Actual pay based on skills and experience)

Approximate schedule (June – mid-August):

• Monday & Friday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Tuesday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Rest of the year: on‑call employee for events.

Work with the supervisor to prepare the menu and food orders, prepare and serve meals, clean and sanitize equipment and dishes, maintain a clean kitchen and dining space, ensure adherence to health and safety standards, and report concerns to the supervisor.

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• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety.
• Prepare menu and generate a food order for supervisor.
• Receive, check, and invoice food deliveries.
• Store foods properly and remove expired items.
• Prepare meals on time, appetizing, nutritious, and well presented.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and training.
• Clean up after food preparations, including dishwashing and trash disposal.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and dining area per State and ACA codes.
• Monitor walk-in and reach-in cooler temperatures.
• Notify supervisors of damages, deficits, disturbances.
• Protect equipment and report inadequacies.
• Assist with setting up the dining room.

• Support the Salvation Army’s mission and values.
• Minimum 18 years old; at least two years of food preparation experience in an institutional setting.
• Experience cooking for groups 30–400 is strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising volunteers or staff preferred.
• Possess a Qualified Food Operator (QFO) certificate or be ready to obtain within five days of hire.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage food preparation to deliver prompt meals.
• Stand in one place for hours.
• Work independently with calm demeanor.
• Work flexible schedule (weekends, mornings, afternoons, evenings).
• Initiative, self‑direction, and ability to supervise kitchen volunteers and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiar with State, ACA, USDA regulations for food prep and serving.
• Effective team player.
• Provide personal transportation to and from workplace.
• Respect and promote mission of The Salvation Army.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.