Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant

The Salvation Army•Trenton, NJ

26d

About The Position

The Sanitation & Hospitality Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming corps building that is consistently up to standard with local health department inspection codes. The individual will be responsible for routine cleaning of common areas (including restrooms, kitchen, and offices), restocking hospitality stations, supporting basic kitchen prep for feeding programs, and assisting with seasonal and event-based support. Responsibilities The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous cleaning or hospitality experience.
Have or be willing to obtain SERV Safe certification.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk for long periods of time.
Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission as a church and a social services organization.

Nice To Haves

Possess the ability to adapt to change.
Work well independently and with a team.
Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily cleanliness, order, and sanitation of the interior building, including offices and common areas.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, and wipe down floors and surfaces throughout the facility.
Maintain hospitality stations (e.g., water dispensers, coffee areas), ensuring supplies like cups and condiments are restocked regularly.
Clean kitchen surfaces, wipe down counters and appliances, and ensure overall cleanliness of the food prep area.
Assist with basic kitchen prep tasks for canteen and feeding programs (e.g., portioning, organizing, light washing, food-safe handling).
Sanitize food prep areas, sinks, and kitchen surfaces daily to meet local health department codes and food safety standards.
Monitor and restock kitchen and hospitality supplies (e.g., cups, napkins, utensils, beverages).
Remove trash and recycling from all designated areas on a daily basis.
Report any building, kitchen, or supply-related needs or concerns to the corps officer or designated supervisor promptly.
Assist with setup and cleanup of meetings, events, and community feeding programs.
Support and help guide community service workers and facility volunteers.
Collaborate with the corps team to maintain a welcoming, safe, and hygienic environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Assume seasonal full-time status in the winter, assisting with holiday programs
Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors