Assistant Kitchen Supervisor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Team environment

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Davenport, IA is seeking a Part-time Kitchen Supervisor to oversee beneficiaries, manage inventory, menus, orders, and canteen operations.

You will work 20 to 29 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, with pay at $16.00 per hour, to support our rehabilitation program through meal services and compliant kitchen practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations or food service preferred.
• Ability to supervise beneficiaries and coordinate activities in a kitchen environment.
• Strong adherence to health, safety, and compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create and update menus and manage inventory
• Generate timely orders based on stock, cost, and needs
• Source and coordinate food donations
• Monitor canteen sales and card tracking
• Maintain kitchen log communications
• Coordinate with Kitchen Supervisor on all operations

Tools

Cycle Menu Management System

Job description

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!