Kitchen Worker

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary term life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Kitchen Worker for the Red Shield Family Residence in Philadelphia. The role supports meal preparation per supervisor menus in a shelter setting and requires evenings and weekend work with immediate availability.

You will maintain cleanliness, assist with deliveries and storage, and help ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations while engaging with residents and staff.

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 safely 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 PA Act 153 training and clearances by orientation.
• Must have understanding of and support for The Salvation Army's mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus established by the Kitchen Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; assist in kitchen and dining area cleanup.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and storing food; maintain storage areas.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness of the kitchen; work with residents and staff.

Skills

Food safety certification

English communication

Teamwork

Menu adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Knives handling

Slicer use

Job description

Overview

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

Description of Position:

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

Requirements:

• 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.

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

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.

Requisition No. 2676