Job Description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting at: $14.40/per hour

Job Objective:

Help provide meal preparation, planning, and service for facility for events as needed. Ensure a safe and clean operational environment in the Kitchen.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and serve meals at assigned times

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with ServSafe standards

• Taste all prepared items to ensure proper ingredients were used

• Assist with meal service

• Prepare late plates for clients

• Ensure that deliveries are properly checked in and stored

• Ensure the Kitchen is clean and in proper condition for next service

• Trash removed

• Floors mopped and swept

• Worktables properly clean and sanitized

• Stoves and ovens clean

• Sinks clean

• Wear appropriate attire and equipment for safe food handling at all times

• Apron

• Hair net

• Gloves

• Clean uniform

• Closed toed, non-skid shoes

• Maintain a professional relationship with clients at all times

• Demonstrate respect and equality

• Attend staff meetings

• Assist other departments as needed or directed

• Maintain attendance in accordance with facility guidelines

• Contribute to a positive work environment as a team member

• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Manager, Camp Director and/or Designee

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Must demonstrate understanding of safe food handling practices in industrial kitchen environment.Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel.

EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

ExperienceKitchen experience required

CertificationsMust have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment

Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate knowledge and competency in using industrial and typical Kitchen Equipmentand supplies (i.e. dishwashing machine, garbage disposal, 3-compartment sink, mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, trash bags, cleaning supplies, towels, apron, hair net, gloves, etc.)

• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel.

• If in recovery, must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of social and emotional stability.

Supervisory Responsibility:No supervisory responsibilities

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity

• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds

• May requirebending, squatting, walking

• May require standing for extended periods

Travel:No travel required

Working Conditions:Work is performed in a Kitchen environment; …may requiresome weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications

Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits