Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,352 - 22,730; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Trenton, NJ seeks a Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of their facility. Key responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, kitchen assistance, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, hospitality experience, and support the organization's mission. This is a part-time entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Willingness to obtain SERV Safe certification.
• Understanding and support of The Salvation Army’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the building.
• Assist with basic kitchen prep tasks.
• Collaborate with the corps team to ensure a welcoming environment.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Pay Range

$15.50/hr - $16.50/hr

Responsibilities

• 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function & Industries

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Non‑profit Organizations

Location: Pennington, NJ