Kitchen Aide

Travel Required : No Description OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, the Kitchen Aide will assist in food preparation, serving and clean up for daily meals for shelter guests. This includes three meals a day as well as food storage, food inventory and meal reporting for statistics and billing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with food storage, food preparation, cooking and serving daily meals for shelter clients Prepare and clean kitchen areas daily for service and inspections Coordinate and supervise the kitchen volunteers Coordinate and work with other kitchen staff in ordering and inventorying food supplies Other related duties as required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent (required) 18 years of age (required) Experience in nutritional needs of homeless populations Experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering, or being a member of a disadvantaged population (required) Trained or receiving training on informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation Have a ServSafe food handling certificate or be able to obtain within first thirty days of employment (company provided) SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties Ability to prioritize work and multi-task Ability to communicate effectively and accurately EQUIPMENT USED: Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. ADA Statement: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes. At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. Travel Required No . Qualifications Education Required High School or Equivalent or better. Experience Required Experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering, or being a member of a disadvantaged population. Preferred Experience in nutritional needs of homeless populations. Trained or receiving training on informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation. Have a ServSafe food handling certificate or be able to obtain within first thirty days of employment (company provided) Licenses & Certifications Preferred ServSafe Cert Exam Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr