Kitchen Assistant (5097)

SALVATION ARMY CORP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SALVATION ARMY CORP in Columbia, SC is seeking a Temporary Full Time Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals, serve food, and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

Role requires at least one year of kitchen experience or equivalent, ability to follow health regulations, and capacity to stand for long periods; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be ready to work day shifts.

Qualifications

• One year experience working in a kitchen preferred or equivalent training.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing meals, beverages and snacks; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; mixes beverages and arranges snacks.
• Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate proportions are provided
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Cleans tables, chairs, and condiment holders. Sweeps, mops, polishes, strips, and waxes kitchen and dining room floors.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens. Stock food, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• Empties trash cans. Performs all kitchen work in accordance with health regulations as it relates to food preparation, food serving, and storage.

Skills

Kitchen sanitation

Food prep

Dishwashing

Cleaning

Education

Some High School

Tools

Refrigerators

Freezers

Kitchen Dishes

Utensils

Mop

Broom

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Midlands Area Command - COLUMBIA, SC 29203, Position Type: Temporary Full Time, Education Level: Some High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Food Service

Job Summary

Assists in preparing and serving meals; cleans kitchen equipment and washes dishes; sweeps, mops, and waxes floors.

Essential Functions

• Assists in preparing meals, beverages and snacks; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; mixes beverages and arranges snacks.
• Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate proportions are provided
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Cleans tables, chairs, and condiment holders. Sweeps, mops, polishes, strips, and waxes kitchen and dining room floors.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens. Stock food, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• Empties trash cans. Performs all kitchen work in accordance with health regulations as it relates to food preparation, food serving, and storage.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring work of volunteers working in the kitchen.
• Performs other related work as required.

Materials and Equipment Used

• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Kitchen Dishes
• Utensils
• Mop
• Broom

Minimum Qualifications Required

One year experience working in a kitchen preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning practices, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Ability to wash dishes and kitchen appliances. Ability to clean kitchen and dining area.

Mental and Physical Abilities

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment, where there may be limited physical discomfort associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.