Job Information
The Salvation Army 13-160 - Kitchen Aide/ Office Clerk (Part-Time) - SC/ Senior Nutrition - Centre City in San Diego, California
Description
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.
Position Summary
Under direct supervision of Site Manager, assist in serving nutritious, well-balanced meals to senior clients and assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation of the dishwashing and kitchen area, as well as assist in minor office work.
NOTE: If you are employed under a County Contract, it is understood that if the contract is cancelled, this position becomes null and void on the date indicated by the County.
Essential Functions
Assists in preparation, serving and counting of meals as directed, including serving the appropriate amount of food while using proper utensils.
Assists with routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment, including washing all dishes.
Takes food temperatures and maintains log records of readings.
Takes food storage equipment temperatures and maintains log records of readings.
Observes all safety precautions & complies with all county health and safety rules and procedures.
Attends staff and in-service training, as required.
Assists Manager in minor clerical duties to include, but not limited to maintaining and updating client files, data entry, and maintenance of daily logs.
Maintain strict confidentiality of program and client files.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to lift up to 10lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum High School graduate, or equivalent.
Prior experience working in an industrial kitchen preferred.
Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English.
Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred.
Possess or be able to obtain a Food Handler’s card.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to be detail oriented.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
Ability to demonstrate a customer service mind set.
Ability and willingness to maintain confidential information.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Food Handler's Card
Experience
Required
- Prior Experience Working In An Industrial Kitchen.
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)