General Utility

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:

• None required

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 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:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person