Cook & Housekeeper

Essential duties and responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cook responsibilities: Cooking for all shelter residents, specifically the evening meal and other meals, including holidays and weekends as directed. Prepare meals according to USDA guidelines. Develop menus for the dinner meals, follow prepared menus. Keeping inventory of food on a weekly basis. Assist in ordering and purchasing of food as needed. Accurate recording of statistical data. Compiling statistics on a daily or weekly basis as needed. Stock shelves in food pantry as needed, to accommodate families served. Maintain clean, organized kitchen and pantry. Keeping all surface's, appliances and equipment sanitary. Maintain shelter safety guidelines regarding temperatures of freezers and all staff meetings as directed by Shelter Manager. Assure compliance with fire and safety procedures. Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries. Communicate pertinent information relevant to the operations of the program to immediate supervisors or program director. Serve as a mandated reporter and report any incidences of child abuse or neglect to the assigned response team staff member, and the mandated reporter hotline. Housekeeping responsibilities: Maintain the cleanliness of the facilities, including staff offices. Maintain the safety of the shelter for residents, identifying and reporting safety issues to the Shelter Manager. Ensure that shelter rules are followed as outlined in the Salvation Army Anew Center manual, alerting chain of command to problems as they arise. Make sure rooms that are vacated are thoroughly cleaned before they are assigned to new residents. Assess housekeeping needs at the facilities and inform Chain of Command for intervention if needed. Make sure the shelter is ready for annual inspections conducted by the Salvation Army, the Office of Children and Family Services, and the Food Bank of WNY.Maintain laundry as needed for the smooth running of shelter. Understand that by signing this job description you are aware that, as an agency offering 24 hour service, at times coverage for other shifts may be required.

Qualifications: Special skills, certificates, licenses, registrations: Must have a valid driver license that meets the Salvation Army insurance requirements. Must have the ability to present themselves in a professional manner. Must have the ability to climb stairs and carry supplies to and from upper levels of the building. Must have ability to complete and pass the Serv Safe knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment, and able to learn acceptable cleaning methods. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions. 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.