Kitchen Assistant (7434)

The Salvation Army; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aflac Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in McAllen, TX is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to prepare and serve meals according to guidelines. The role includes cleaning, inventory maintenance, and ensuring safe, presentable food service.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of kitchen experience preferred. A valid food handler certificate or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of kitchen experience preferred or equivalent training.
• Food handler certificate or ability to obtain within established timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Preps and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with guidelines and schedules.
• Cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory neatly.

Skills

English proficiency

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's License

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TX-McAllen Corps - McAllen, TX 78501Salary Range: $9.27Travel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Food ServiceSchedule/Hours: Monday-Sunday (29 hours per week, Typical Shift: Monday-Thursday, Between 7am-7pm)

This position is responsible for:

Preps and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (60%)
• Food Prepping and Serving Responsibilities (40%)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking.
• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75lbs.) frequently.

Employee Benefits:

• Aflac Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Life Insurance

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• 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:

• Valid State Driver's License
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled