Program Assistant - Food and Community Services (Temp)

The Salvation Army; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hudson, NY is seeking a Temporary, Part Time Program Assistant to support the Hudson Service Center. You will work directly with the Hudson Service Center Director to maintain and expand community programs and ensure efficient operations of the social services ministry.

Key duties include assisting with soup kitchen operations, food pantry, seasonal programs, and the Red Kettle Campaign, while ensuring kitchen cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred or one-two years of related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Highly organized and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prepare and cook meals.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• SafeServe food handling certificate preferred. Must obtain SafeServe food handling certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation of the Soup Kitchen, Emergency Food Pantry, and any mass food distribution. Tasks include but are not limited to: Oversight in food preparation so that food is prepared and served properly.
• Cook as needed and assist with meal and menu planning.
• Assist with ordering of food from Food Bank and other vendors. Pickup, unload, stock, and inventory.
• Assist in the operation of seasonal programs including Long Point Camp recruitment, Back to School program, Holiday Food and Toy assistance.
• Assist in the Red Kettle Campaign: Recruit and schedule volunteer bell ringers, set up and collection of kettles, relieving volunteers and ring as needed.
• Manage the cleaning of kitchen, storage and serving areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Meal preparation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Salvation Army in Hudson, NY is seeking a Temporary, Part Time Program Assistant to support the Hudson Service Center. You will work directly with the Hudson Service Center Director to maintain and expand community programs and ensure efficient operations of the social services ministry.

Key duties include assisting with soup kitchen operations, food pantry, seasonal programs, and the Red Kettle Campaign, while ensuring kitchen cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.