Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant

The Salvation Army; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Trenton, NJ is seeking a Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming corps building. Responsibilities include daily cleaning of common areas, restrooms, kitchen, and offices, restocking hospitality stations, and assisting with basic kitchen prep for feeding programs.

This role includes seasonal full-time work in winter for holiday programs, and requires a High School diploma, cleaning/hospitality experience, and SERV Safe certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous cleaning or hospitality experience.
• SERV Safe certification recommended.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Support The Salvation Army's mission as a church and social services organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cleanliness of interior building including offices and common areas.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, kitchens, and surfaces.
• Restock hospitality stations and restock supplies.
• Assist with basic kitchen prep for feeding programs.
• Set up and clean up for meetings and community events.
• Support volunteers and collaborate with staff to maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Hospitality experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming corps building that is consistently up to standard with local health department inspection codes. The individual will be responsible for routine cleaning of common areas (including restrooms, kitchen, and offices), restocking hospitality stations, supporting basic kitchen prep for feeding programs, and assisting with seasonal and event-based support.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

• Maintain daily cleanliness, order, and sanitation of the interior building, including offices and common areas.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and wipe down floors and surfaces throughout the facility.
• Maintain hospitality stations (e.g., water dispensers, coffee areas), ensuring supplies like cups and condiments are restocked regularly.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, wipe down counters and appliances, and ensure overall cleanliness of the food prep area.
• Assist with basic kitchen prep tasks for canteen and feeding programs (e.g., portioning, organizing, light washing, food-safe handling).
• Sanitize food prep areas, sinks, and kitchen surfaces daily to meet local health department codes and food safety standards.
• Monitor and restock kitchen and hospitality supplies (e.g., cups, napkins, utensils, beverages).
• Remove trash and recycling from all designated areas on a daily basis.
• Report any building, kitchen, or supply-related needs or concerns to the corps officer or designated supervisor promptly.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of meetings, events, and community feeding programs.
• Support and help guide community service workers and facility volunteers.
• Collaborate with the corps team to maintain a welcoming, safe, and hygienic environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Assume seasonal full-time status in the winter, assisting with holiday programs.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous cleaning or hospitality experience.
• Have or be willing to obtain SERV Safe certification.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission as a church and a social services organization.

Desired Qualifications

• Possess the ability to adapt to change.
• Work well independently and with a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.