Dining Room Lead & Floater

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Leonard (MI, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dining Room Lead & Floater to support kitchen operations and ensure smooth food service. This role involves a variety of tasks, from food preparation to maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to lift supplies, operate kitchen equipment safely, and work flexible hours, including long shifts. Join a dedicated team focused on providing excellent service and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move food and supplies safely.
• Flexible schedule required with potential long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and kitchen tasks as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Lifting and moving food and supplies

Using kitchen equipment safely

Operating a commercial dishwasher

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary: The Dining Room Lead & Floater are to assist in the kitchen and dining room with all aspects of the food service process and rotate to fill in for duties and responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing foods by performing general kitchen tasks as directed


• Cook, trim, portion, carve, bake, etc. portion meals, vegetables, salads, breads, desserts, etc.


• Fry, boil, broil, roast and steam meat, poultry and/or vegetables


• Help with unloading supplies


• Clean oven racks at the direction of the cooks and or food service manager


• Clean serving line, counters, tables, floors and any other assigned areas


• Responsible for the operation of the dishwash, filling in daily chart of wash and rinse temperatures


• Scrape, stack and rise all dishes. Rack up dishes and put through dishwasher


• Wash all pots and pans


• Return clean dishes and kitchen items to the proper storage areas


• Clean dishwasher machine after each use


• Sweep and mop dish room daily, keeping mop clean and in place


• Clean dishwashing rooms, sinks and counters after each meal


• Empty all garbage cans after each meal in dish room, dining room and kitchen


• Keep back porch area around the dumpsters clean and orderly


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must be able to lift/unload/move food and supplies


• Must be able to lift dishes to their storage location


• Must be able to use kitchen equipment safely


• Must be available for flexible schedule with some long days of up to but not limited to 12 hours


• Must be able to operate electrical and mechanical equipment and operate a commercial dishwasher

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365


• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint


• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed