Food Services Warehouse Assistant

The Rescue Mission; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 57,653,000 - 69,687,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

403(b) Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Rescue Mission in Tacoma is seeking a Food Services Warehouse Assistant to support donation intake, food storage, and meal service for neighbors in need. This part-time role runs Monday through Friday from 5am to 11am at the Downtown Campus and offers a supportive, collaborative environment within a faith-based nonprofit.

Key tasks include receiving and cataloging donations, supervising volunteers, maintaining sanitation, operating pallet jack and floor equipment, and assisting with other

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in institutional cooking preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment with care.

Responsibilities

• Receive and catalog donations; create a mutually beneficial experience.
• Supervise volunteers during food storage assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of warehouse and kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Data entry

Math skills

Teamwork

Diversity experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Floor sweeper

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about serving your community and our neighbors in need? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Food Services Warehouse Assistant to be a part of carrying out our mission. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

Purpose and Vision Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to support all people – including clients, volunteers, community partners, and staff – to become their best. We provide emergency services such as shelter and meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness. We offer supportive housing and addiction recovery programs that promote self-sufficiency, sustainable transformation, and stability. We share our Christian faith within a loving and inclusive community.

We are proud to serve the Pierce County communities for over 100 years. Since 1912, we have served in the name of Jesus Christ while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our community and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for support.

Job Purpose

Receives food donations and ensures proper food storage for the Good Neighbor Café. Assists in maintaining a clean and sanitary warehouse and kitchen environment for serving meals to TRM guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for donors and volunteers, receiving and cataloging donations creating a mutually beneficial experience.
• Supervises volunteers during food storage assignments (e.g., New Life Program participants).
• Ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of warehouse and kitchen operations (e.g., cleans and sanitizes food service areas, storage areas, floors, windows, walls, etc.).
• Performs preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment, including recharging pallet jack and floor scrubber, and reporting on low propane tanks.
• Assists with a variety of other cleaning tasks as needed (cleans/sanitizes dishes, freezers, and refrigerators, disposes of food waste, garbage, cardboard, etc.).
• Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Working Conditions

Works well under pressure, able to respond calmly and effectively when under stress, and interacts with people from diverse backgrounds. Some travel between locations.

Schedule and Work Location

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-11am

PT – 30 hours/week

Primary Locations of Work: Downtown Campus

425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in institutional cooking, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of institutional food service cookery, equipment, safety, sanitation, and food preparation.
• Operates equipment, tools and machinery with skill and dexterity, including pallet jack and floor sweeper.
• Understands and follows directions and procedures.
• Works well in stressful situations and maintains a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication.
• Basic computer, data entry, math, and grammar skills.
• Skilled in clear and effective written, verbal, and electronic communication.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Certifications & Licensures

• ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s Card, preferred.
• Pallet Jack Certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves about the office and kitchen facilities to access equipment, machinery, and food as needed.
• Occasionally moves to respond to urgent situations.
• Frequently operates office and kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across the kitchen areas for various needs.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Wears proper PPE (personal protective equipment) when necessary for exposure control.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave AccrualParticipation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Notes Regarding Hiring Process

• Hiring Salary Range: $20.12 – $22.11 per hour
• Full Salary Range: $20.12 – $24.32 per hour

The Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, citizenship or immigration status, familial status, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy outcome, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.