Kitchen Assistant (9141)

The Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Allen, TX seeks a part-time Kitchen Helper to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, presentation, and efficient kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment, maintaining orderly inventory, and supporting the team with a 60/40 split between cleaning and food prep. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of kitchen experience (or equivalent), and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of kitchen experience preferred.
• Equivalent training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks per guidelines.
• Maintain safe, presentable meals and clean kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Keep inventory of kitchen supplies neat and orderly.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/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

Qualifications

Education 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 Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled