What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker position at Main Salvation Army?
LOCATION: Hospitality House - 1002 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ
STATUS: Temporary/ Full Time/ 35 hours per week and Temporary/ Part Time/ 15 hours weekends
SCHEDULE:
Full-time: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am until 3 pm
Part-time: Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am until 3 pm
Employment through 11-15-2026
The Salvation Army 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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Cooking and food preparation experience
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
- Must possess and maintain Food Handler Certification
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, including a commercial dishwasher
- Able to demonstrate respect and sensitivity towards a diverse population
- Must pass a criminal background check
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with preparing simple meals, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages for shelter clients
- Perform light cooking and food preparation tasks as directed
- Serve meals using established portion control guidelines
- Replenish food, beverages, snacks, and condiments as needed
- Assist with meal setup and breakdown
- Remove trash and keep kitchen areas clean
- Operate a commercial dishwasher, cleaning pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Help maintain the cleanliness of the dining room, wiping tables and mopping
- Sort, inspect, weigh, and properly store donated food items
- Monitor food expiration dates and remove outdated products
- Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the walk-in cooler, freezer, and dry storage area
- Perform other duties as related to the position of Kitchen Assistant/Food Service Worker
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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 on a continuous basis. 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 the ability to adjust focus.