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Job Description
Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary
Preps and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.
Essential Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (60%)
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors.
Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
Empties trash cans.
Food Prepping and Serving Responsibilities (40%)
Opens kitchen area; turns on dishwasher, sets sink water, sets-up cereal; puts out bowls, refills milk machine, makes coffee, prepares and stocks condiments; ensures dining room is ready for each meal.
Preps, cleans, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
Other Responsibilities
May assist with cooking as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials And Equipment
General Cleaning Tools General Kitchen Equipment Stoves
Freezers Refrigerators
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of proper food handling methods and procedures.
Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.
Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred,
And
One Year Experience Working In a Kitchen Preferred,
Or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications
Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Physical Requirements
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) frequently.
Working Conditions
Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family TX-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Food Service
Pay Type Hourly
Job Start Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Midland, TX 79701, USA
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Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary
Preps and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.
Essential Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (60%)
Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors.
Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
Empties trash cans.
Food Prepping and Serving Responsibilities (40%)
Opens kitchen area; turns on dishwasher, sets sink water, sets-up cereal; puts out bowls, refills milk machine, makes coffee, prepares and stocks condiments; ensures dining room is ready for each meal.
Preps, cleans, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
Other Responsibilities
May assist with cooking as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials And Equipment
General Cleaning Tools General Kitchen Equipment Stoves
Freezers Refrigerators
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of proper food handling methods and procedures.
Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.
Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred,
And
One Year Experience Working In a Kitchen Preferred,
Or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications
Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Physical Requirements
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to cook, taste and smell food.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) frequently.
Working Conditions
Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family TX-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Food Service
Pay Type Hourly
Job Start Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
Midland, TX 79701, USA
We use technology, such as cookies, to improve site functionality, personalize content, and analyze web traffic. By clicking "Accept" you also allow us to share information with third party advertising and analytics partners and use your information for advertising and analytics purposes. You can learn more about online tracking in our Cookie Statement