Kitchen Worker

The Salvation Army•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Kitchen Worker supports kitchen operations by ensuring the proper and safe handling, holding, serving, and storage of food, while maintaining a clean kitchen area. The role helps provide food that is safe, presentable, and properly portioned, and supports staff, volunteers, and clients, including those with special meal needs. The starting rate of pay is $16.00 per hour. The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 6 months of experience with food volume production or culinary/hospitality training.
Able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
Able to use stairs when necessary for building evacuations, drills, or elevator maintenance.
Ability to understand the use of kitchen equipment.
Able to stand for the full duration of the scheduled shift.
Able to withstand high temperatures for prolonged periods.
Able to handle knives, sharp objects, and cleaning chemicals, and work around varying noise levels.
Effective in dealing with the public and/or intoxicated individuals.
Speaks positively about the programs, staff, and The Salvation Army.
Uses respectful language, tone of voice, and body language, and verbalizes pro-social thinking.
Displays pro-social behavior.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and employees.

Nice To Haves

Entry-level kitchen experience desired.

Responsibilities

Support the department and staff in providing safe, presentable, and properly portioned food.
Restock the food line, including paper supplies and stock ware.
Assist the cook, dishwasher, and stock worker.
Conduct the movement of the serving line and ensure proper food handling and portion sizes.
Support volunteers and help manage client needs and special meals.
Set up the line and ensure foods are held and served at proper temperatures.
Clean the serving area and help store or dispose of leftovers that cannot be re-served.
Sign delivery invoices when the Director, Inventory Stock person, or Cook is unavailable.
Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area, equipment, and shelves during and at the end of the assigned shift.
Seal, date, and properly store leftover food according to regulations.
Unload and put away stock when shipments are received, as needed.
Wear a uniform, hair coverings, proper shoes, and gloves when in direct contact with food.
Perform other duties as requested by the Food Service Manager or HLC Executive Director.