Shelter Kitchen Aide: Food Prep, Serving & Inventory

The Salvation Army Southern California; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Kitchen Aide to support daily meals at the shelter, including food prep, serving, and cleanup. You will help with storage, inventory, and meal reporting under the Kitchen Supervisor.

Ideal candidates may have ServSafe certification and experience serving homeless populations, with bilingual Spanish preferred. 18+ and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with nutritional needs of homeless populations.
• Experience with disadvantaged populations is required.
• ServSafe certificate obtained or obtainable within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food storage, preparation, cooking and serving daily meals.
• Prepare and clean kitchen areas daily for service and inspections.
• Coordinate and supervise the kitchen volunteers.
• Coordinate and work with other kitchen staff in ordering and inventorying food supplies.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Coordinate and manage multiple duties

Prioritize work and multi-task

Communicate effectively and accurately

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe food handling certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Office software

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Kitchen Aide to support daily meals at the shelter, including food prep, serving, and cleanup. You will help with storage, inventory, and meal reporting under the Kitchen Supervisor.

Ideal candidates may have ServSafe certification and experience serving homeless populations, with bilingual Spanish preferred. 18+ and a high school diploma are required.