Compassionate Kitchen Assistant: Serve Meals & Support Programs

Ultipro; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in California is seeking a full-time Kitchen/Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals for residents and program participants, maintain a commercial kitchen, and ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations.

You will assist with menu development, ordering and receiving supplies, inventory, and training of volunteers, while upholding confidentiality, ethical standards, and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Food Handlers Card or be willing to obtain it upon hire.
• Completion of a High School level education or GED.
• Minimum of one year in a commercial kitchen or food service.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and TSA driving test.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all meals for residents and program participants.
• Maintain a commercial kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Assist with menu development and 30-day meal planning.
• Order and receive supplies from donors and vendors.
• Keep accurate inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure proper storage of food items and quality monitoring.
• Maintain kitchen, food pantry, and related areas clean and organized.
• Coordinate volunteer training and meal program support.
• Make scheduled pickups/deliveries and maintain vehicle logs.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen operations

Documentation & records

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Salvation Army in California is seeking a full-time Kitchen/Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals for residents and program participants, maintain a commercial kitchen, and ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations.

You will assist with menu development, ordering and receiving supplies, inventory, and training of volunteers, while upholding confidentiality, ethical standards, and safe operations.