Facility Technician

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils Sweep and mop kitchen and Volunteer areas. Operate, maintain and dismantle dish machine and ensure that the proper amounts of chemicals are being utilized and proper temperatures being maintained at all times Must wash and sanitize all glassware, plates, meal trays, pots, inserts, utensils, service ware, etc. and restock in proper places Must maintain all floors, walls, freezers, walk-ins and kitchen equipment, keeping them dry and free of debris Responsible for removal and disposal of trash and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of garbage cans Assist with food preparation Serve meals to clients in a professional and polite manner when needed. Identify, stock, store and rotate food properly using FIFO system Maintain work areas in a clean, sanitary, and well organized manner Must be able to comprehend and execute operating, safety and cleaning instructions of all kitchen equipment Behave and communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, staff, volunteers, and clients

Requirements

TB test and police clearance required
Must be literate (as mixing of chemicals, universal precautions etc., dictate)
Must have understanding and can explain process of proper floor care
Must be a team player, willing to take pride in their work and use initiative
Must get along well with others, and be able to maintain a professional manner with clients
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills
Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements.
Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
Working knowledge of HIPAA
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, mop, kneel, and stand for long periods of time.
Frequent solo and group lifting and moving of furniture, office and hospital equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of housekeeping experience preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils
Sweep and mop kitchen and Volunteer areas.
Operate, maintain and dismantle dish machine and ensure that the proper amounts of chemicals are being utilized and proper temperatures being maintained at all times
Must wash and sanitize all glassware, plates, meal trays, pots, inserts, utensils, service ware, etc. and restock in proper places
Must maintain all floors, walls, freezers, walk-ins and kitchen equipment, keeping them dry and free of debris
Responsible for removal and disposal of trash and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of garbage cans
Assist with food preparation
Serve meals to clients in a professional and polite manner when needed.
Identify, stock, store and rotate food properly using FIFO system
Maintain work areas in a clean, sanitary, and well organized manner
Must be able to comprehend and execute operating, safety and cleaning instructions of all kitchen equipment
Behave and communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, staff, volunteers, and clients

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include: Medical Dental Vision Hearing Flexible spending accounts AFLAC Voluntary life insurance benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Pet Insurance
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately.