Kitchen Assistant

Location: The Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge         

Rate of Pay: $10.50 (Full-Time)

About this opportunity:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the janitorial cleaning and washing of dishes. Works with other fulltime staff and partners of the facility; Responsible for sanitation, washing all dishes using established procedures and ensuring that they are always focused on cleanliness and safety.

Key responsibilities:

• Sets up dish room following guidelines to include sanitation buckets in all areas of the kitchen.
• Changing of dish machine water on an hourly basis.
• Dish machine breakdown and set up.
• Maintains proper temperature settings for dish machine on a regular basis.
• Makes sure all dishes are placed in proper areas.
• Performs general cleaning of all food and beverage areas to include floors, stocking of soaps, paper towels, cleaning of sinks.
• Maintains the appearance, upkeep, cleanliness and organization of all food and beverage facilities throughout the meal period and the closing of the facility.
• Inspects to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management and preventive maintenance plans are in continual use.
• Operate three compartment sink per health department regulation.
• Assist kitchen staff with food prep.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Always checks out with Food Service Manager or Kitchen and Catering Manager.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• AND
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Serve Safe Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write and communicate the English language; Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs; Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting; Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 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:  08/05/2024 – 09/09/2024

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