Feed the Kids: Kitchen Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community service organization is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for its summer meals program. This role is vital in ensuring that children in underserved neighborhoods receive nutritious meals during the summer months. You will be responsible for meal preparation, distribution, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of many children, making a significant difference in combating hunger. Join a passionate team committed to serving the community and ensuring that every child has access to healthy meals during the summer.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and food service.
• Ability to work with volunteers and manage food inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal assembly and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Monitor food and non-food supplies and communicate needs.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety Standards

Inventory Management

Volunteer Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

There are thousands of children who rely on free or reduced lunch during the school year, and when school ends many would go hungry without help. Feed The Kids is a 10-week summer meals program for children living in Milwaukee's underserved neighborhoods. About 1,500 meals are distributed Monday-Friday, June-August, to 21 different neighborhoods, parks, and street corners on Milwaukee's north and south side. The meal consists of a sandwich, fruit, snack, and juice or water. The Salvation Army has provided more than 2 million meals through the Feed The Kids program since 1990. If you want to help make a difference help cure hunger this summer, apply now!

This is a seasonal position. Employment dates are from June 17, through August 23, 2025; Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (Times may be adjusted due to work volume.)

The Kitchen Assistant provides the Feed the Kids program coordination as it relates to meal preparation, meal distribution, volunteers, cleanliness of food preparation and kitchen areas and service delivery.

About the role:

• Primarily work in the food prep area; be visible and responsive to volunteers. Make sure there is program staff always present in the food prep area


• Assist Kitchen Manager in meal assembly and meal distribution


• Be sure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned daily according to the checklist provided.


• Monitor food inventory.


• Monitor non-food supplies.


• Assist with rotation of meat, cheese, bread and fruit daily.


• Communicate volunteer needs with Community Outreach Programs Manager or Warehouse Manager.


• Prepare enough meat, cheese, etc. for next day.


• Ensure that all food is handled, stored, and thawed according to department of Health standards.


• Act in a manner consistent with The Salvation Army Mission Statement to ensure its effective delivery of all services.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.