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Lead Cook (5950)

Salvation Army
locationTampa, FL 33602, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/21/2026
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Full time
Schedule/Hours: Schedule will vary between both shifts - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Days will vary. Some weekends included.

This position is responsible for:

Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Assigns, instructs and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assigns, instructs, and monitors work of other cooks and food service workers; ensures meals and snacks are prepared as planned.

  • Plans menus and recommends purchase of food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.

  • Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to meet attendance requirements.

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

  • Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

  • Ability to perform lifting duties.

  • Ability to life and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.

  • Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser period of sitting.

Employee Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Retirement Savings Plan Available

  • Life Insurance and more!

  • High School diploma or equivalent AND

  • Three years' experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff OR

  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans Disabled