Purpose:
Maintains a clean, sanitary and orderly kitchen & service area and assists with food preparation
Summary:
Assist with overall production and cleanliness of kitchen.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils
- Sweep and mop kitchen and serving areas
- Operate, maintain and dismantle dish machine and ensure that the proper amounts of chemicals are being utilized and proper temperatures being maintained at all times
- Must wash and sanitize all glassware, plates, meal trays, pots, inserts, utensils, service ware, etc. and restock in proper places
- Must maintain all floors, walls, freezers, walk-ins and kitchen equipment, keeping them dry and free of debris
- Responsible for removal and disposal of trash and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of garbage cans
- Assist with food preparation
- Serve meals to clients in a professional and polite manner
- Identify, stock, store and rotate food properly using FIFO system
- Maintain work areas in a clean, sanitary, and well organized manner
- Must be able to comprehend and execute operating, safety and cleaning instructions of all kitchen equipment
- Behave and communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, staff, volunteers, and clients
Qualifications:
- Authorization to work within The United States
- TB Test within last year or obtained within 30 days of hire
- Must pass Salvation Army background check and MDOC LEIN check upon hire
- Knowledge of all kitchen equipment preferred
Education/Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
· Professional kitchen and food production experience preferred
Computer Skills:
1. Reasoning Ability:
- Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
2. Certificates and Licenses:
- ServSafe and Allergen certificate or must be obtained within 30 days of employment
3. Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.
- Frequent filling, shifting, and moving of pots weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Adapt to rapid temperature changes and work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold.
4. Work Environment:
- Exposure to smoke, steam, cleaning chemical fumes, food allergens, airborne eye, ear, nose, and throat irritants.
5. In addition: Must be highly organized, motivated, a self starter with the ability to multi-task, be creative.
From time to time duties and responsibilities that are not outlined in this job description may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of Management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16