Kitchen Worker

Job Description

enefits:

• Generous annual paid time off, including holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
• Employer-funded Pension Plan (company contributions start after 1 year).
• Comprehensive healthcare with low employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Access to supplemental insurance options like Short-Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• A fulfilling job with a meaningful purpose.

About the Emergency Housing Programs: The Red Shield and Eliza Shirley House offer safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental emergency housing. They welcome all family configurations with children and operate 24/7, providing intensive case management to support families in achieving self-sufficiency and housing stability.

Position Description:

• Role: Kitchen Worker
• Responsibilities:
  • Prepare meals according to menus set by the Kitchen Supervisor in a family shelter setting.
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
  • Assist with kitchen and dining area clean-up, including mopping, trash removal, counter cleaning, and dishwashing.
  • Help with unloading deliveries, storing food, and keeping storage areas clean.
  • Uphold safety and cleanliness standards, and work closely with co-workers and shelter residents.

Qualifications:

• Food safety certification recognized by the National Restaurant Association required within 90 days of hire.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Meet Child Protection Clearances as per PA Act 153, including Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check, Mandated Reporter Training, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Commitment to The Salvation Army’s mission and values.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Apply online at Salvation Army Careers.
• Internal Candidates: Apply at Internal Job Portal.

Contact:
Ms. Katie Barnhart
EH Director
The Salvation Army
715 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Email: [email protected]

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 8/14/2024.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement:
An international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian church, motivated by love and guided by the Bible, dedicated to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination.