Hope Kitchen Coordinator & Cook

The Salvation Army; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,685,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Employer funded Pension Plan

Supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Waltham Corps. is seeking a Hope Kitchen Coordinator & Cook to oversee the daily operations of the Hope Kitchen at 33 Myrtle Street in Waltham, MA. This part-time role offers 27.5 hours per week with a pay range of $15.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will prepare and cook meals, train and supervise volunteers, and maintain kitchen safety while coordinating with pantry staff to support the mission of serving those in need.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalence is required.
• Some practical training in social work is preferable.
• Certification for Food Produce Safety is required.
• Certification in Safe Serve approved by Department of Health is required.
• Training in maintaining a clean environment for good food preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for programs.
• Clean and maintain Hope Kitchen facilities neat.
• Keep sign-in book for meals served current.
• Keep a record/sign-up of baked goods given to Food Pantry clients.
• Develop and implement a monthly menu with the CO.
• Maintain list of needed items and coordinate with Office Manager for purchases.
• Work with Pantry Worker to keep cupboards stocked and notify shortages.
• Train and supervise volunteers serving at the Hope Kitchen.
• Maintain volunteer sign-in records and hours volunteered.
• Ensure garbage receptacles are emptied and cleaned daily.
• Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual and social mission in the community.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalence

Practical training in social work area

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Waltham Corps., is hiring a Hope Kitchen Coordinator & Cook and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 33 Myrtle St., Waltham, MA

Pay Range: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour

27.5 hours per week

* While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire around $15.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Coordinator is responsible to insure the all operations of the HOPE Kitchen and work together with other department heads to do The Salvation Army Mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalence
• Some practical training in social work area preferable

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with a similar program

Other qualifications:

• Certification for Food Produce Safety
• Certification in Safe Serve approved by Department of Health
• Training in maintenance of environment for good preparation

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals for programs
• Clean and maintain Hope Kitchen facilities neat
• Keep Sign-in book for meals served current
• Keep a record / sign-up of all baked good given to Food Pantry clients
• Work with CO to develop and implement a Monthly Menu
• Keep ongoing list of needed items for the food program and give it to the Office Manager so the items can be purchased
• Work closely Pantry Worker in keeping cupboard stocked and notify Office Manager in a timely manner of shortage or insufficiency to run HOPE Kitchen
• Responsible to train, instruct and maintain volunteers that serve at the Hope Kitchen
• Keep up to date record of volunteer sign-in sheet and hours volunteered
• Work with volunteers/custodian to be sure that ail garbage receptacles are empty and clean at the end of the day
• Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in the community at large
• Engage in Christian spiritual conversation with members of the public and in the corps facility if opportunity or need present themselves
• Pray with individuals when the opportunity or need arise
• Recognize spiritual need of persons which may require referral to the Corps Officers
• This IS not an all inclusive list; other duties may be assigned to perform the above outlined task. I have read and understand the above requirements for this position.

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.