Food Service Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Minneapolis, MN

10d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant supports the daily operation of a commercial kitchen by preparing and serving meals and maintaining kitchen and dining areas in accordance with Department of Health requirements. The position prepares meals according to menu, accommodates medically approved special dietary needs, serves meals on schedule, monitors staff meals, and maintains food, dishes, kitchen equipment, storage areas, and cleanliness. The role also assists volunteers, greets and engages clients and other community members, and drives a company vehicle to transport meals, supplies, donations, or other items as required. Other duties may be assigned by the corps officer or administrator. The posting describes the role as a regular part-time position with an expected workweek of 19 hours. Elsewhere, it lists Full-Time, 40 hours per week, so the posting contains conflicting schedule information. Duties cannot be performed from home. The position may involve occasional driving throughout the Twin Cities Metro area, occasional emotional distress or turmoil involving staff, clients, or their families, and travel by personal or organization vehicle or other modes. The position requires the ability to communicate clearly, interpret instructions, perform basic math, read a variety of written materials, and speak, read, and write English sufficiently for the job. Physical requirements include frequent whole-body movement, prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching, and regularly lifting or moving 50 pounds. Bloodborne-pathogen exposure is classified as Risk Level 2, with exposure possible in non-routine emergency situations. The employee must support The Salvation Army’s philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission; treat clients, donors, colleagues, and community members respectfully and without discrimination; pass background checks and pre-employment drug testing; meet motor vehicle record driver qualifications; and complete required Safe From Harm training satisfactorily within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least six months of experience working with people, preferably in food services or a similar environment.
Ability to take direction and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with quantity food preparation, kitchen equipment, and proper sanitation practices.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to homelessness, chemical addiction, unemployment, and racial and cultural diversity.
Aptitude in oral communication.
Trustworthiness, especially with confidential matters.
Ability to accept supervision and work with a team of co-workers.
Ability to use Salvation Army-approved word processing, email, and timecard systems.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with applicable state and automobile-insurance-provider guidelines for driving Corps passenger vans.
Ability to pass The Salvation Army background checks and pre-employment drug testing and meet MVR driver qualifications.
Willingness to support The Salvation Army’s philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission.
Satisfactory completion of required Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.
Ability to communicate in fluent English, including reading, writing, and speaking clearly with supervisors, employees, leaders, and participants.
Ability to interpret instructions and perform basic math, including counting, arithmetic, and percentages.
Ability to regularly lift or move 50 pounds and perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching.
Ability to travel as needed by personal vehicle, organization vehicle, or other modes of transportation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with people in food services or a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare facility meals according to the menu, allowing for medically approved special dietary needs.
Serve meals to clients and staff according to the posted schedule.
Monitor the number of staff meals received each day.
Wash and put away dishes, and maintain and organize the dish room.
Put away perishable and non-perishable stock items on delivery days.
Check and record food temperatures before each meal is served.
Complete assigned cleaning duties and maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization.
Maintain and organize storage spaces and cookers.
Assist volunteers with their responsibilities.
Meet and greet clients professionally and courteously.
Engage community members, including clients and visitors, to encourage participation in Corps programming, events, activities, and Pathway of Hope.
Drive a company vehicle to pick up and deliver meals, supplies, donations, and other items as required.
Foster positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors through professional, courteous, respectful communication and conduct.
Support The Salvation Army’s mission by treating clients, donors, colleagues, and community members with respect and dignity and without discrimination.
Perform other duties as assigned.