Kitchen Supervisor (WCC)

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily meal production for Center residents. You will supervise staff, follow menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include training volunteers, maximizing donated food, coordinating walk-in and delivery donations, and maintaining records. The role requires high school diploma, kitchen experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; experience in residential kitchens.
• Background check required; results reviewed.
• Experience as a cook in residential/commercial settings; ability to relate positively to persons experiencing crisis.
• Valid driver’s license; Safe from Harm training within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff; morning and evening cooks.
• Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals for Center residents by following menus.
• Maximizes use of donated food in meal preparation.
• Ensures Intake staff has access to sack lunches and snacks for residents.
• Observes hygiene practices.
• Directs concerns regarding residents to the Director; maintain confidentiality.
• Develops a cleaning checklist to maintain a hygienic commercial kitchen.
• Charts a daily schedule to ensure no gap in cleanliness.
• Performs in-depth cleaning weekly across kitchen areas.
• Assists with volunteer events at the Center; arranges training and background checks for volunteers.
• Reviews reports and logs volunteer hours; assesses volunteer skills.
• Prepares updated volunteer files with contact info and availability.
• Obtains donations from prospective donors; manages donor files and reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

ServeSafe trained

Education

High School Diploma

Residential kitchen experience

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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.

Salary Range Starting At: $21.39/per hour

Job Description

As the kitchen supervisor, you will prepare and serve meals for Center residents as directed; clean up after meals.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and train your staff. Morning and evening cooks.
• Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals for Center residents by following menus.
• Maximizes use of donated food in meal preparation.
• Ensures that Intake staff has access to sack lunches and snacks for residents before the end of his/her shift. Food items for residents should be taken to the Intake area or put in the Staff Lounge.
• Observers generally accept hygiene practices.
• Directs concerns regarding residents to the Director only; keeps information about residents of the Center and their contact with the Center confidential;
• Develops a cleaning checklist that outlines how to maintain a hygienic commercial kitchen. (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Charts a specific time each day to ensure there is no gap in cleanliness.
• Ensures that in-depth cleaning is performed weekly to all areas of the kitchen.
• Assists with all volunteer events hosted at the Center.
• Provides or arranges appropriate training and background checks for volunteers.
• Reviews written reports and logs volunteer hours.
• Assess volunteer skills to match each volunteer with the right duties.
• Prepares updated files on each volunteer, including contact info and availability.
• Obtains donations from prospective donors.
• Manage donor files, including updating and editing records and reports

Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• Education: High School Diploma, Experience in Residential Kitchens.
• Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• Experience High School Diploma or equivalent; experience as a cook in a residential or commercial setting; ability to relate positively to persons experiencing crisis.
• Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe from Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities

• Able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• ServeSafe Trained

Supervisory Responsibility

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: Travel to pick up donations.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a residential setting environment; “may require some weekend and evening work”.

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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.