Assistant Kitchen Supervisor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Davenport, Iowa seeks an Assistant Kitchen Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations, supervise beneficiaries, manage inventory, menus, and canteen activities, and ensure safety and compliance.

This part-time role requires coordinating with the Kitchen Supervisor, training beneficiaries on safety, processing orders, and supporting health department standards while contributing to community programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising program participants or beneficiaries.
• Experience training others on safety and procedures.
• Ability to manage kitchen inventories, orders, and menus.
• Familiarity with health department policies and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise beneficiaries and provide training on Kitchen Safety and Compliance.
• Manage menus, inventory, and ordering; optimize use of donated goods.
• Support canteen operations and health department compliance.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Supervisor on daily operations and inspections.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Inventory management

Menu planning

Safety compliance

Tools

Cycle Menu Management System

Job description

Assistant Kitchen Supervisor

Location: Davenport, Iowa Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 an hour

Schedule: 20 to 29 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. In this role, you'll oversee beneficiaries in the kitchen while managing inventory, menus, ordering, and canteen operations. This position is crucial in maintaining efficient kitchen operations while supporting our rehabilitation program.

What You'll Do

Supervision & Training

• Train beneficiaries on Kitchen Safety and Compliance protocols
• Supervise daily work therapy performance, including cooking and cleaning
• Provide regular feedback and direction to beneficiaries
• Ensure compliance with Health Department policies

Menu & Inventory Management

• Create and update menus using Cycle Menu Management System
• Maximize use of donated goods
• Maintain kitchen and canteen inventories
• Generate timely orders based on stock, cost, and needs
• Source and coordinate food donations

Operations Management

• Monitor canteen sales and card tracking
• Maintain kitchen log communications
• Execute Health Department policies
• Prepare for regular inspections
• Coordinate with Kitchen Supervisor on all operations

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!