Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of a commercial kitchen, including preparing meals, serving meals and daily upkeep of the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Health.

This is a regular part time position with a workweek expectation of 25 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned by corps officer/administrator.

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every client, donor, and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• Engage all community members (including and not limited to, clients and visitors) in a way that brings them to the Corps for programming, events, activities, and Pathway of Hope.
• Prepare facility meals in accordance with menu; making allowances for clients medically approved special dietary needs.
• Serve meals to clients and staff according to posted time schedule.
• Monitor the number of staff meals received each day.
• Wash and put away all dishes.
• Maintain and organize dish-room.
• Put away perishables and non-perishable stock items on delivery days.
• Check and record temperature of food before each meal is served.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties as scheduled or as necessary.
• Maintain dining room and kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain and organize storage spaces and cookers.
• Assist volunteers in their responsibilities.
• Meet and greet all clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Driving a company vehicle to pick up and deliver meals, supplies, donations, etc., as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

There are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical working conditions, with the exception of the occasional emotional distress or turmoil (due to varying situations) with and between staff and/or clients and client's families. This position may require occasional driving throughout the Twin Cities Metro area. The duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk Level

Risk Level 2 - The task or activities conducted by Risk Level 2 workers do not involve reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, but could result in such exposure in non-routine, emergency situations.

Physical Activities and Requirements of Position

Talking

• Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions, information, and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing

• Able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion

• Movements frequent and regularly required use of the entire body.

Visual Abilities

• Average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to prepare and inspect documents and for driving.

Physical Strength

• Prolonged standing all day, walking, bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching and lifting.
• Ability to regularly lift/move 50 pounds.

Travel

• The incumbent may be required to travel by personal vehicle, organization vehicle or other modes of travel to support the Mission of the Salvation Army.

Mental Activities and Requirements of Position

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret various instructions.

Mathematics Ability

• Ability to perform basic math skills such as counting, adding, subtracting, multiplication, division and percentages.

Language Ability

• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
• Ability to read a variety of written materials.
• Ability to speak, read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for clear communication with supervisors, employees, leaders, and participants in order to perform the requirements of this job.

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. 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.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Hearing
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Felixible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Accounts
• Pension Plan
• Generous Time Off