Kitchen Aid

salvationarmyca; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Day Services is recruiting for a Kitchen Aid to support daily kitchen operation and meal service. The role involves food handling, hygiene, and collaboration with staff to ensure a safe, welcoming dining experience for participants.

Responsibilities include meal preparation support, dishwashing, temperature monitoring, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment in alignment with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for lunch service, cleaning and sanitizing tables and setting with dishes, cutlery, cups and napkins.
• Assist with organization and preparation of the kitchen and dining areas prior to meal service.
• Receive and organize prepared food for meal service as required.
• Check food temperatures according to established procedures and document temperatures.
• Notify staff promptly of any food temperature, quality, delivery, or food safety concerns.
• Support the smooth delivery of meal service and follow dietary instructions provided by program staff.
• Clear remaining dishes and sanitize dining surfaces after meals.
• Reset and organize the dining area following meals and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Operate the dishwasher and kitchen equipment safely and store dishes and utensils properly.
• Maintain clean kitchen workspaces and floors; dispose of waste appropriately.

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Kitchen Aid at The Salvation Army Adult Day Services is responsible to the Program Services Manager or designate and provides support with the daily operation of the kitchen and dining areas.

The Kitchen Aid assists with meal service preparation, dining room set-up and clean-up, dishwashing, food temperature monitoring, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. The position works collaboratively with the Adult Day Services team to help ensure meal service is organized, safe, efficient, and welcoming for program participants.

The Kitchen Aid is expected to follow safe food-handling practices, infection prevention and control procedures, and all applicable Salvation Army policies and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Kitchen & Meal Service Support

• Prepare the dining area for lunch service, including cleaning and sanitizing tables and setting tables with required dishes, cutlery, cups, napkins, and other items.
• Assist with the organization and preparation of the kitchen and dining areas prior to meal service.
• Receive and organise prepared food for meal service as required.
• Check food temperatures according to established food safety procedures and accurately document temperatures.
• Notify the appropriate staff member promptly of any food temperature, quality, delivery, or food safety concerns.
• Support the smooth and timely delivery of meal service.
• Follow dietary information and meal service instructions provided by program staff.

Dining Room Support

• Assist with clearing remaining dishes, cups, cutlery, and other meal items from tables following lunch service.
• Clean and sanitize dining tables and other meal service surfaces.
• Reset and organize the dining area as required following meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment for program participants.
• Interact with participants in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner while completing assigned duties.

Dishwashing & Kitchen Clean-Up

• Collect, scrape, rinse, wash, sanitize, and appropriately store dishes, utensils, cookware, and meal service equipment.
• Operate the dishwasher and other kitchen equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Complete kitchen clean-up following meal service, including cleaning and sanitizing counters, sinks, carts, equipment, and other food preparation or service surfaces.
• Ensure dishes and kitchen equipment are returned to their appropriate storage locations.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen workspaces throughout the shift.
• Sweep and/or clean kitchen and dining area floors as required.
• Dispose of garbage, recycling, and food waste appropriately.
• Complete assigned daily and scheduled kitchen cleaning duties.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow safe food-handling practices and applicable Public Health requirements.
• Monitor and document food temperatures as required.
• Follow proper procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, food storage, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment when required.
• Identify and report food safety, sanitation, equipment, or maintenance concerns to the Program Services Manager or designate.
• Ensure cleaning products and kitchen supplies are safely stored and used according to established procedures.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively with Adult Day Services staff to support efficient meal service.
• Communicate promptly with staff regarding concerns related to food service, kitchen supplies, equipment, or dining room operations.
• Assist with other kitchen and dining-related duties as assigned based on program needs.
• Maintain professional, respectful communication with participants, staff, volunteers, students, caregivers, and visitors.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace environment.

Financial & Materials Accountability

• Use food, cleaning products, kitchen supplies, and equipment responsibly.
• Notify the Program Services Manager or designate when kitchen or dining supplies are running low.
• Help minimize unnecessary food and supply waste.
• Maintain