Food Service Worker

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Harbor Light

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Food Service Worker

LOCATION / DEPT : Harbor Light

REPORTS TO : Food Service Manager

FLSA CATEGORY : Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE : RFT

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. 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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Food Service Manager.

In contacts related to this position’s duties this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

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 / EXPERIENCE

COMPENTENCIES

POSITION LIMITATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.