Job Information
The Salvation Army Kitchen Helper in Tucson, Arizona
Description
LOCATION: Hospitality House – 1002 N. Main Ave.
STATUS: FT/40 Hours/Week
SHIFT: Tuesday-Saturday – 9:30am – 6:30pm
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED required
Attention to detail
Able to operate the equipment available while doing the required job function
Must be able to work independently in a detailed manner
Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
Able to work in refrigerator/freezer space for long periods of time
Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices
Able to read instructions and apply them to use of chemicals and cleaners
Successful background clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean, scrub, sanitize kitchen oven, tilt skillets, meat slicer, burners and all other kitchen equipment
Clean vent inserts, run through dishwasher
Scrub kitchen floors and give extra attention to high traffic areas, such as serving line and dish pit
Load, run and unload dishwasher after each meal
Store all tableware and kitchenware after cleaning
Mop walk-in at least every other day
Clean all stainless-steel surfaces, including roll down doors and serving/buffet tables in dining room
Haul trash to dumpster as needed
Clean dining room, wiping tables, sweep, mop, sanitize exterior of serving window, ice machine and other areas used by clients
Regularly maintain cleanliness of food holding areas, hot boxes, reach in refrigerator and freezer
Unpack, weigh, and store all food and nonfood donations daily in appropriate areas
Keep food pantry, and kitchen storage areas organized, clean and outdated items disposed of
Inform supervisor of cleaning supply needs, or any functional or mechanical problems with equipment
Assist with daily sandwich preparation and filling take out sack lunches with appropriate items when time allows
Assist with various food preparation and the serving line when time allows
Other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the position of Kitchen Helper
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)