Kitchen Assistant_NE-TX_602-Lodge

The Salvation Army, an international recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Kitchen Assistant for the Soup Kitchen, located in McAllen, Texas.

Job Summary: Sets up the dining facilities and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances.

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.

Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations. Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.

Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils. Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors. Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens. Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.

Empties trash cans.

Food Serving Responsibilities Opens kitchen area; turns on dishwasher, sets sink water, sets-up cereal; puts out bowls, refills milk machine, makes coffee, prepares and stocks condiments; ensures dining room is ready for each meal. Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled. Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance. Sets up tables and sets out plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.

Other Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Receives, stores, and receipts all non-monetary food donations.

Materials and Equipment: General Cleaning Tools, General Kitchen Equipment, Stoves, Freezers, Refrigerators, Buffing Machine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of proper food handling methods and procedures.

Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions. Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques. Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful and safe food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils. Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, And One year experience working in a kitchen preferred, Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications: Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Physical Requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to cook, taste and smell food. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.

Additional Comments:

All employees recognize 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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.