Overview
Kitchen Helper Jobs in Tucson, AZ at The Salvation Army Southwest Division
Full Job Description
LOCATION:Hospitality House – 1002 N. Main Ave.
STATUS: 16 hours PT (Shift 9:30 am-6:30 pm), Saturday and Sunday
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 required
Attention to detail
Able to operate the equipment available while doing the required job function
Must be able to work independently in a detailed manner
Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
Able to work in refrigerator/freezer space for long periods
Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices
Able to read instructions and apply them to the use of chemicals and cleaners
Successful background clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean, scrub, sanitize kitchen oven, tilt skillets, meat slicer, burners, and all other kitchen equipment
Clean vent inserts, run through dishwasher
Scrub kitchen floors and give extra attention to high-traffic areas, such as the serving line and dish pit
Load, run, and unload dishwasher after each meal
Store all tableware and kitchenware after cleaning
Mop walk-in at least every other day
Clean all stainless-steel surfaces, including roll-down doors and serving/buffet tables in the dining room
Haul trash to the dumpster as needed
Clean dining room, wiping tables, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing exterior of serving window, ice machine, and other areas used by clients
Regularly maintain cleanliness of food holding areas, hot boxes, reach-in refrigerator, and freezer
Unpack, weigh, record lbs., and store all food and nonfood donations and deliveries daily in appropriate areas
Inform supervisor of cleaning supply needs, or any functional or mechanical problems with equipment
Assist with daily sandwich preparation and filling take-out sack lunches with appropriate items when time allows
Assist with various food preparation and the serving line when time allows
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor as it relates to the position of Kitchen Helper
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.
Education
Required
High School or Equivalent or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Title: Kitchen Helper
Company: The Salvation Army Southwest Division
Location: Tucson, AZ
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