What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Aide/Assistant position at Main Salvation Army?
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 for God. Its mission is to preach the
gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
A. BASIC PURPOSE
Assist with all food service procedures as assigned by the Head Cook. To assume responsibility
for delivery of all food service products and supplies
B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Head Cook with daily preparation of food as assigned.
• Work in harmony with all cooks and food service staff relative to daily work schedules for the
efficient operation of food services.
• Assist with cleaning and caring of kitchen and all equipment as assigned.
• Clean stock rooms and maintain them in an orderly fashion.
• Follow established inventory control procedures.
• Maintain refrigerator in clean and orderly manner daily and thorough cleaning on a weekly basis.
• Put away hot food, salads, desserts, etc.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning as directed by Head Cook.
• Assist with unloading of kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the
summer.
All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. All staff is expected
to be involved in the total camp program. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences
are excused only through the Program Director.
D. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
1. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ
Livescan Fingerprint check.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age
3. Must have general skills in working with children
4. Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member
E. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes
continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to operate telephone
5. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for administrative positions
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 if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.