Kitchen Assistant

The Salvation Army 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.

Job Objective:

The Kitchen Assistant ensures a safe and clean operational environment in the Kitchen and Dining Room. The Kitchen Assistant serves ensures the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

What You Will Do:

• Dispose of food residue via utilization of garbage disposal
• Wash dishes in 3 compartment sinks with appropriate chemicals and water ratio including, but not limited to, soap, sanitizer, and rinse
• Wash dishes at proper temperature for safety
• Place kitchen supplies (dishes, pots, pans, etc.) in proper storage locations
• Empty trash after each service or meal
• Ensure trash containers are clean and free of residue
• Sweep and mop floors after each shift at minimum or more frequently as needed
• Wipe tables
• Empty trash
• Clean sinks
• Clean Dish Tank Room floors and clear grids
• Store all items properly
• Clean and maintain Utility Room in working order
• Rinse mops and hang properly to dry
• Clean mop buckets and store properly
• Clean trash containers weekly at minimum or more frequently as needed
• Clean equipment as scheduled at minimum or more frequently as needed
• Grill
• Fryer
• Tilt Skillet
• Food Shredder
• Meat Slicer
• Oven
• Mixer
• Walls
• Break down empty boxes and dispose of in dumpster
• Assist in making sack lunches
• Assist in serving line when needed
• Assist and follow instructions of Cook on duty
• Cross train to additional tasks as directed
• Participate in food donation and pantry program as directed
• Wear appropriate attire and equipment for safe food handling at all times
• Apron
• Hair net
• Gloves
• Clean uniform
• Closed toed, non-skid shoes
• Communicate appropriately to leadership
• Attend monthly in-service meetings
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist other departments as needed or directed
• Maintain attendance in accordance with facility guidelines
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate teamwork
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.  Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position. Must be 18 years of age or older

Experience: None Required

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. Serv Safe Food Handler certification required within 6 months.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Must demonstrate knowledge and competency in using industrial and typical Kitchen equipment and supplies (i.e., dishwashing machine, garbage disposal, 3-compartment sink, mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, trach bags, cleaning supplies, towels, apron, hair net, gloves, etc.)
• Must demonstrate understanding of safe food handling practices in an industrial kitchen environment
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibilities

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds
• Requires bending, squatting, walking
• Requires standing for extended periods

Travel: No travel required

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an industrial kitchen environment; Working conditions may include occasional exposure to chemicals and dust. Standard safety precautions needed…may require some weekend and evening work

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

Indiana Division

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• Work with a great team!
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Ins
• Company-paid Long-term Disability Ins
• Other elective benefits