Position: Cook IV
Department: Ladore - Food Service
Availability: April 6, 2026
Schedule: Varies; Nights and Weekends a must
Reporting Relationship: Ladore Catering Manager
Salary: $22.00 per hour

 The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible Full-Time employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:

Ability to independently and efficiently prepare food for guests from small groups of 20 up to very large groups of 200-400.

Description of Position:

• Perform food service responsibilities as directed by the Ladore Catering Manager
• Maintain food safety standards as prescribe by ServSafe
• Operate equipment safely and properly
• Maintain neat and uniform appearance at all times
• Prepare and cook meals for groups in house
• Keep food prep and cooking areas neat and clean
• Assist Ladore Catering with menus
• Assist Ladore Catering with inventory
• Other related duties as assigned by the Ladore Catering Manager

 The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the post’s scope.

Requirements:                        

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid PA driver’s license
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
• Must pass a ServSafe class which will be offered by the Salvation Army
• Ability to handle a high paced and often intense work environment
• Must be good with people
• 3 to 5 years food service experience with large groups
• Ability to be on one’s feet for hours at a time
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks before employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every five years.
• Must have an understanding of and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to: 

Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 2/24/26.

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The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2558