Kitchen Assistant_NE-TX_602-Lodge

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory•Midland, TX

90d

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant prepares and serves nutritional meals and snacks according to established guidelines and schedules, ensuring they are safe and presentable. The role cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances and keeps food and kitchen supplies neatly organized. Duties are divided between kitchen cleaning (60%) and food preparation and service (40%). The position may also assist with cooking and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper food-handling methods and procedures.
Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices, including appropriate safety precautions.
Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
Ability to clean kitchen appliances and utensils properly.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, and standing, and some climbing; duties also require squatting and bending.
Ability to frequently exert physical effort through walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light to heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Food Handler’s Certification, or ability to obtain it within the established timeframe.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D.
One year of experience working in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

Clean tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room, promote proper personal hygiene among kitchen personnel, and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Store, refrigerate, and freeze food safely and economically; monitor expiration dates and dispose of expired food.
Wash, dry, and store pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors and vacuum dining room floors.
Clean refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
Receive and stock food, beverages, and supplies safely and orderly; empty trash cans.
Open the kitchen and prepare the dining room for meals, including setting up cereal, bowls, milk, coffee, and condiments.
Prepare foods and beverages using kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Prepare sufficient food for the number of people being served and complete preparation on schedule.
Serve food and beverages presentably; prepare plates for infants or people needing additional assistance.
Set tables with plates, napkins, and utensils or set up a self-service buffet line.
Assist with cooking as needed and perform other duties as assigned.