The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Dining Room/Front Desk Attendant for the Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana Divisional Headquarters, located in Jackson, MS.
Job Summary: Assists in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks; coordinates the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area; maintains inventory. Monitors the arrival and departure of children from the facility; provides information and answers questions about programs, classes and scheduled events; provides supervision during recreation and physical activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to complete the Safe from Harm training within seven (7) days of hire. Ability to monitor children's activities to ensure their health and safety. Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner. Knowledge of cleaning practices, methods, and techniques. Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of snacks and meals. Ability to wash dishes and kitchen appliances. Ability to clean kitchen and dining area. Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. required, and six months experience providing adult supervision to children preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses & Certifications: None.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. Works is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers. Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Submittal Period: April 17th - April 24th
Additional Information: All employees recognize that 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.
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Other details

• Job Family ALM-NON-EXEMPT
• Job Function Food Service
• Pay Type Hourly

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