Kitchen Assistant - Seniors Program - Part Time

Charlestonsalvationarmy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for their Seniors Program. This part-time role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food preparation and a commitment to serving the community. Join a mission-driven organization where your work contributes to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, while being part of a team that truly values its mission of 'Doing the Most Good.'

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• One year experience in a kitchen or equivalent training required.
• Food Handlers License or ability to obtain is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, ensuring proper portion sizes.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cleaning Techniques

Communication Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Refrigerators

Freezers

Kitchen Utensils

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Location: The Salvation Army, Oklahoma City

Position Type: Non-exempt (hourly), Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week)

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a part-time Kitchen Assistant – Seniors Program. We offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off.

About this opportunity:

Prepares for and accepts meal deliveries from RSK (Red Shield Kitchen); prepares food items that will be served in addition to delivered meals; prepares 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.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Food Preparation and Serving (60%)

Prepares and serves food items that will be served with delivered meals such as, but not limited to, snacks, salads, beverages, and desserts in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; prepares beverages.

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 holders.

Sweeps and mops kitchen and dining room floors daily.

Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Stocks food, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.

Empties trash cans and ensures they are cleaned daily.

Performs all kitchen work in accordance with health regulations as it relates to food preparation, food serving, and storage.

Maintains 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.

Performs other related work as required

Materials and Equipment

Refrigerators, Freezers, Kitchen Dishes, and Utensils.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.

Knowledge of cleaning practices, methods, and techniques.

Ability to prepare nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.

Ability to wash dishes, kitchen appliances, and equipment.

Ability to properly clean kitchen and dining areas.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

High 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 abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

Food Handlers License – or ability to study and pass the test to obtain.

Safeserve Training and License – or ability to study and pass the test to obtain.

Drivers License preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting.

Lifting required up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work 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.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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