Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Salvation Army; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Salvation Army in Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time Kitchen Helper for 20 hours per week. You will prepare meals, assist with deliveries from RSK, and maintain a clean dining and kitchen area.

The role emphasizes food safety, proper portioning, and assisting in kitchen operations while supervising volunteers when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 1 year kitchen experience or equivalent.
• Food Handlers License and SafeServe training are preferred.
• Ability to stand and perform duties for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals with appropriate portions.
• Wash, store, and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining area.
• Coordinate with Food Service Manager for needed supplies.
• Supervise volunteers in the kitchen when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job SummaryPosition is 20 hours per week, Monday - ThursdayPrepares for and accepts meal deliveries from RSK (Red Shield Kitchen); prepares food items that will be served in addition to delivered meals; prepare dining room for meals and assists in dining room and kitchen clean-up; cleans kitchen equipment and washes dishes; sweeps and mops dining room and kitchen floors.Food Preparation and Serving (60%)Prepares and serves food items that will be served with delivered meal such as, but not limited to, snacks, salads, beverages and deserts in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; prepares beverage.Serves meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided; prepares plates for persons requiring additional assistance.Cleaning and Janitorial (40%)Washes, dries and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls and utensils; gathers and prepares items that are to be returned to the RSK ensuring that all are properly washed and ready for pick up the following day.Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, kitchen appliances and condiment holdersSweep and mop kitchen and dining room floor dailyCleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves and ovensStocks food, beverages and supplies in an orderly and safe mannerEmpties trash cans and ensure they are cleaned dailyPerforms all kitchen work in accordance with health regulations as it relates to food preparation, food serving and storageMaintains orderly freezer and walk-in storage units; cleans and defrosts as needed.Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel and volunteers practice proper personal hygiene; monitors the work of volunteers in the kitchen; ensures compliance with health regulations.Coordinates with the Food Service Manager for needed suppliesPerforms other related work as requiredEducation and ExperienceHigh School diploma or G.E.D AND one year experience working in a kitchen OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilitiesCertifications/LicensesFood Handlers LicenseSafeserve Training and LicensePhysical RequirementsAbility to meet attendance requirementsDuties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, keeling or squattingWorking ConditionsWork is performed indoors in a kitchen environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with extreme temperatures working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers, noise, chemicals, fumes, and the like.