Salvation Army ARC is hiring: Food Service Worker in Chicago

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Base pay range

$16.20/hr - $20.00/hr

Position Title: Food Service Worker

Location / Dept: Harbor Light

Reports To: Food Service Manager

Pay Grade: 201

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• The steam table, coffee and drink station are set up prior to each meal. Salad, fruit and coffee are made in accordance with quality standards.
• All meals are served in a timely fashion. Leftovers are stored, labeled and dated properly.
• Steam table, counters, dishes and other serving areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Dining room is cleaned as needed. All trash is removed promptly.
• All preparation for the following day meal is prepared in a timely fashion.
• Assist with the reception and storage of food and non food items.
• All daily cleaning tasks assigned are completed and documented. Documentation is properly maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Kitchen experience is required, especially institutional food services.

Competencies

• Able to work as a team member and well with others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work at fairly fast pace.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self starter.
• An attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• Supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army.

Position Limitations

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Food Service Manager informed on all critical issues relating to her/his area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all Army policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• This position is required to do light physical work. Must be able to walk up two flights of stairs and lift up to 50lbs.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard kitchen equipment.
• The work environment for this position includes a kitchen environment with a low to high noise level.
• Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Restaurants