Food Program Aide & Driver

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a part-time helper to support Corps operations in Waterloo, IA. The role involves collecting donations, serving meals, and maintaining safe, sanitary kitchen and storage areas.

You will interact with donors, assist with food preparation, supervise volunteers, and ensure compliance with safety and background checks. High school diploma or GED preferred and a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills to access payroll and timekeeping.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong independent judgment and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army truck/van to collect donations as scheduled.
• Distribute donations to appropriate departments and programs.
• Oversee safe loading/unloading and vehicle safety.
• Interact with donors in a positive, professional manner.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment as approved.
• Assist with weekly food preparation and meal service while following health standards.
• Provide leadership in kitchen operations when needed and manage leftovers.
• Maintain sanitation across kitchen, dining, storage, and cold/frozen areas.

Skills

Flexibility

Multitask

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Forklift training

Job description

Part- Time 18 Hours Per Week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 A.M.- 1:30 P.M., Compensation Rate: $12.00 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose:

To support Corps operations through the collection, transportation, storage, preparation, and distribution of donated food and other resources. This position is responsible for donation pickups, assisting with meal preparation and service, and maintaining safe and sanitary work environments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Transportation and Donations

• Drive Salvation Army truck/van to collect donations as scheduled.
• Distribute donations to appropriate departments and programs.
• Oversee safe loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring the safety of employees and volunteers.
• Interact with donors in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.

Food Service Operations

• Assist with weekly food preparation and meal service in accordance with all Health Department food safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
• Serve meals to community members and program participants.
• Provide leadership and oversight of kitchen operations in the absence of the Food Programs Manager.
• Maintain proper food storage procedures for cold, frozen, and dry goods, including management of leftovers.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen, dining, storage, refrigeration, and freezer areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages Volunteers.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of basic tools, cleaning equipment, and cleaning products.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgment.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be approved to operate Salvation Army fleet vehicles.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army. In addition, Serve Safe Certification & Forklift Training.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate cleaning equipment. This position will require the ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment is a kitchen, with exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will not, as employees of The Salvation Army, do anything to undermine its religious mission.