Kitchen Coordinator

salvarmycareers; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily lunch programs. You will cook with volunteers, follow safety standards, and help manage kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities include menu planning, inventory management, staff and volunteer supervision, and maintaining sanitary conditions. The role supports community hunger relief efforts and requires flexibility, teamwork, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school diploma is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a team and supervise volunteers.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills to access payroll and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring healthy and safe work practices.
• Prepare and cook food with volunteers for daily lunch program using various utensils and equipment.
• Work with Operations Manager to establish kitchen guidelines and food service policies.
• Establish weekly menus for daily lunch program based on inventory.
• Create an inventory system for kitchen supplies and ensure adequate stock.
• Coordinate daily food storage, preparation and serving per Health Department standards.
• Maintain a sanitary working environment in kitchen, dining room, storage, refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure volunteers and staff maintain safe and sanitary conditions during prep, serving and storage of food.
• Prepare required statistical and financial reports (gifts in kind).
• Report maintenance issues to Corps Officers/Administrators or Operations Manager.
• Serve as the first point of contact for kitchen volunteers and assist with training scheduling.
• Driving is an essential function of the position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Volunteer supervision

Flexible multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantageous)

Tools

Web-based payroll/timekeeping

Cleaning equipment

Job description

*** Part- Time 29 Hours Per Week, Pay Rate: $16.00 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose:

To provide nutritional support for multiple feeding programs, including a hot meal each weekday at lunch. To cook well-balanced meals while adhering to Serv-Safe and other safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations ensuring healthy and safe work practices.
• Prepare and cook food, along with volunteers, for daily lunch program using various utensils and equipment.
• Work with Operations Manager to establish kitchen guidelines and food service policies.
• Establish weekly menus for daily lunch program based on inventory available in cold and dry storage.
• Create an inventory system for kitchen supplies, ensuring sufficient stock.
• Coordinate daily food storage, preparation and serving in a manner consistent with Health Department standards.
• Maintain a sanitary working environment in all areas including Kitchen, Dining Room, Storage Rooms, walk in/reach in refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure volunteers and other employees maintain safe and sanitary conditions during prep, serving and storage of food.
• Preparation of required statistical and financial reports (gifts in kind)
• Report needed maintenance issues to Corps Officers/Administrators or Operations Manager
• First point of contact for Kitchen volunteers and work collaboratively with the Director of Volunteers to schedule and coordinate training.
• Driving is an essential function of the position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages Volunteers.

Education and/or Experience:

Experience in the related field of one to three months is greatly encouraged.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Diploma from a culinary school will be advantageous.
• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in team environment and supervise volunteers.
• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of basic tools, cleaning equipment and cleaning products.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgement.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army and Serve Safe Certification, CPR, and AED.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate cleaning equipment. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions:

The work environment is a kitchen, with exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.

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

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.