Kitchen Worker

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Cleveland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen by ensuring proper and safe handling, holding, serving and storage of food. This role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen area while complying with safety standards.

You will assist the cook and dishwasher, restock line supplies, uphold portion sizes, and help with inventory and client meal needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry level kitchen experience desired.
• At least 6 months experience with food volume production or culinary/hospitality training.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen.
• Able to handle knives and food preparation equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Supports the kitchen in safe handling, holding and serving of food.
• Restock line supplies and stock ware.
• Assist the cook, dishwasher and stock worker.
• Ensure proper food handling, temperatures and portion sizes.
• Support volunteers and manage client meal needs.
• Keep the serving area clean and dispose of leftovers properly.
• Sign invoices for deliveries when key staff are unavailable.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area and equipment.

Skills

Lifting heavy loads

Prolonged standing

Food handling safety

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary/hospitality training

Job description

Supports the kitchen by insuring proper and safe handling, holding, serving and storage of food. Maintains cleanliness of kitchen area.

Starting rate of pay is $16.00/hr.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports the department and staff in providing safe food that is presentable and properly portioned.
• Restock food on the line – including paper supplies and stock ware.
• Provide assistance to the cook and dishwasher and stock worker.
• Conduct the movement of the line. Assuring proper food handling and portion sizes.
• Provide support to volunteers and control of client needs and special meals.
• Ensure the line is set up and all foods are held and served at a proper temperature.
• Clean the serving area, help store or dispose of all food leftovers that cannot be re-served.
• Sign invoices for deliveries when the Director, Inventory Stock person or Cook are not available.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen area, equipment and all shelves during and at the end of assigned shift.
• Ensure all food items left over are sealed, dated and properly stored according to regulations.
• Unload and put away stock when shipments are received – as needed.
• Wear uniform, hair coverings, proper shoes and gloves when in direct contact with food.
• Other duties as requested by the Food Service Manager or the HLC Executive Director

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry level kitchen experience desired.
• At least 6 months experience with food volume production or culinary/hospitality training
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to use stairs, when necessary, for building evacuations, drills or during elevator maintenance.
• Ability to understand the use of kitchen equipment.
• Required extended standing up to full duration of scheduled shift.
• Able to withstand high temperatures for prolonged times.
• Able to handle knives, sharp objects, cleaning chemicals and various levels of noise.
• Effective in dealing with the public and/or dealing with intoxicated individuals.
• Speaks positively about the programs, staff and The Salvation Army.
• Verbalizes pro-social thinking using respectful language, tone of voice and body language.
• Displays pro-social behavior.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and employees

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.