Dishwasher

*** Part- Time Monday- Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Pay Rate: $16.50 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: To assist the Chef in the preparation of wholesome, nutritious meals primarily using donated food items and stock from the kitchen pantry and freezers. Also, to assist in dishing up and serving these meals to the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment in accordance with Health Department sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary dishwashing area, kitchen, dining room, storage rooms, and walk-in/reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Remove trash and recycling, clean garbage containers, and assist with maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Sweep and mop floors, clean surfaces, and complete daily and closing cleaning assignments.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing kitchen supplies as directed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Support kitchen staff with general cleaning and other non-food preparation tasks as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working in a commercial kitchen for a minimum of three months.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of basic tools, cleaning equipment and cleaning products.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgement.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Incumbent must have the ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Must have color vision and depth perception. This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


Working Conditions: Wide variety of working conditions throughout the center both indoors and outdoors. In addition, portions of the primary work facility may be considered humid (natatorium) while other locations (gymnasium) may be considered moderately loud in nature.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this role, may often be required to engage in rigorous activities. Limited amounts of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects (50 lbs.)


Working Conditions: The work environment is a kitchen, with exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.

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.

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.