THE SALVATION ARMY NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION
Harbor Light POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker
LOCATION: Harbor Light DEPT: Harbor Light REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager PAY GRADE: 201 PAY RANGE: $16.20-20.00
DEPARTMENT MISSION
To provide leadership using policies, procedures, and available systems to support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army.
PROGRAM: CLIENT ENVIRONMENT
The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct, actions, dress, etc., and interactions, conversations, written communications, etc., with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.
OUTCOMES
This position assists in the general preparation, service, and clean up of the meals provided at Harbor Light.
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. The dining room is cleaned as needed. All trash is removed promptly.
Preparation for the following days 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.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Food Service Manager.
In contacts related to this positions duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
This individual will be evaluated on how effective the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
EDUCATION
Food Handlers Certificate required.
Kitchen experience is required, especially in institutional food services.
COMPETENCIES
Able to work as a team member and well with others.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work at a 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.
Prioritizes 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 their 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.
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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.