Food Services Worker - Full-time

Location:  Territorial Headquarters, Atlanta, GA      

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals, breaks, and special events for the Southern Territorial Headquarters Conference Center.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists the Food Services Supervisor in preparing food.
• Responsible for serving a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor.
• Assists in the clean-up and removal of served foods; collects and cleans dishes and flatware and returns the same to the proper storage place; assists with the set-up/removal of required physical arrangements of the Conference Center.

What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. with course work in food preparation preferred, AND

• 1 year of experience working in a dining hall or food service environment, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License & Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License
• SERV safe Certification within first six months of employment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a kitchen and dining room and office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• Ability to safely lift and carry objects such as coffee pot, plates, glasses, and flatware on a frequent basis. 
• Ability to stand for an extended periods of time while performing job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays with Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 6/26/2024 – 6/28/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!