Cook & Custodian

Charlestonsalvationarmy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to serving the community! This seasonal full-time position involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring cleanliness in kitchen and communal areas. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and custodial duties, along with a strong commitment to safety and quality. Enjoy a fulfilling role that not only meets essential needs but also contributes to the mission of helping others. If you're ready to make a difference and work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a food service worker for large groups.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to guidelines.
• Perform custodial duties and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Food Preparation

Custodial Duties

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

2300 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Location: Solomon G. Brown Corps

Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time/Hourly

Pay Range: $18.50/hour

This seasonal position is scheduled to start working approximately June 25, 2025, and will end no later than August 2, 2025.The typical schedule is Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm * subject to change.

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible to prepares, cooks, and serves nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. Performs a variety of custodial duties; cleans bathrooms/common areas; washes, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the neatness and cleanliness of the Corps on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Food Preparation and Serving
• Custodial Duties

What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• AND
• Six months experience working as a food service worker, prepping food for medium to large groups and six months experience performing general custodial duties.
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid Driver’s License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements.
• ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read and communicate the English language. Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing housekeeping and minor maintenance work. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust, and/or disagreeable sights and odors. Work involves driving a vehicle where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with long distance trips or heavy traffic.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

2300 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA