Kitchen Worker

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Meaningful mission

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Philadelphia, PA is hiring a Kitchen Worker at the Red Shield Family Residence. The role supports shelter operations by preparing meals per established menus and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

Immediate start with evenings and weekends work required. Responsibilities include unloading deliveries, storing food, and working closely with staff and residents to uphold hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a food safety certification recognized by the National Restaurant Association within 90 days of hire.
• Must have H.S. diploma / GED.
• Must be able to safety use knives, mechanical slicer, and other basic kitchen utensils and appliances
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of training and clearances as required by PA law.

Responsibilities

• Execute meals according to menus set by Kitchen Supervisor in a family shelter.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and participate in kitchen/dining cleanup after meals.
• Unload deliveries, store food, and keep storage areas clean.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and work well with staff and residents.

Skills

Food safety certification

English literacy

Knife handling

Read & write

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Knives and slicer

Kitchen utensils

Job description

Position: Kitchen Worker

Department/Location: Red Shield Family Residence; 715 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Varies, evenings and weekends required

Reporting Relationship: Kitchen Supervisor

Salary/Grade: $16.00- $17.63 per hour; 73 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to full-time eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

About the Red Shield Family Residence, Eliza Shirley House, & Eliza Shirley House Resolution Center

The Red Shield and Eliza Shirley House are safe and welcoming emergency housing programs offering respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental services to empower residents to strive towards self-sufficiency.

The goal of the these programs is to support individuals experiencing homelessness address immediate barriers to self sufficiency, identify and access longer term housing support, and resolve their immediate housing crisis. All populations experiencing homelessness, including single men and women, couples, and families with children are accepted.

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Worker is responsible for the execution of meals according to the menus established by the Kitchen Supervisor in a family shelter setting. The Kitchen Worker helps maintain a clean and safe work environment and participates in the clean-up of the kitchen and dining area after each meal serving. The Kitchen worker also is assigned to mop, remove trash, counter cleaning, and dish washing. The Kitchen Worker also participates in the routine unloading of delivery trucks and storing of food and maintaining the cleanliness of all storage areas. The Kitchen Worker must be willing to uphold safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and enjoy working closely with co-workers and residents residing in shelter.

Qualifications

• Must have a food safety certification recognized by the National Restaurant Association within 90 days of hire.
• Must have H.S. diploma / GED.
• Must be able to safety use knives, mechanical slicer, and other basic kitchen utensils and appliances
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 by the end of orientation with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 9/10/2026.

Requisition No. 2676