Job DescriptionMission 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.Position Summary: Assist with overall production, service, and cleanliness of kitchen. Maintains a clean, sanitary and orderly kitchen service area and assists with Bed Bread food preparation and service.Essential Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils
- Sweep and mop kitchen and Volunteer areas.
- Operate, maintain and dismantle dish machine and ensure that the proper amounts of chemicals are being utilized and proper temperatures being maintained at all times
- Must wash and sanitize all glassware, plates, meal trays, pots, inserts, utensils, service ware, etc. and restock in proper places
- Must maintain all floors, walls, freezers, walk-ins and kitchen equipment, keeping them dry and free of debris
- Responsible for removal and disposal of trash and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of garbage cans
- Assist with food preparation
- Serve meals to clients in a professional and polite manner when needed.
- Identify, stock, store and rotate food properly using FIFO system
- Maintain work areas in a clean, sanitary, and well-organized manner
- Must be able to comprehend and execute operating, safety and cleaning instructions of all kitchen equipment
- Behave and communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, staff, volunteers, and clients
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional InformationThe Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Hearing
- Flexible spending accounts
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Pet Insurance
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
- Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately.
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.