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Hope Kitchen Coordinator & Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $17.05
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
AD and D benefits
AFLAC insurance
Purpose-driven job

Job Description

The Salvation Army's Waltham Corps is a prominent community service organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need within the Waltham, MA area. The Salvation Army, an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, operates with a clear mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination. It is motivated by the love of God and carries out its work through various ministries aimed at improving the well-being of the community. Known for its holistic approach, The Salvation Army integrates spiritual care with practical aid, making it... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalence
  • Minimum of 2 years experience working with a similar program
  • Certification for food produce safety
  • Certification in Safe Serve approved by Department of Health
  • Training in maintenance of environment for good preparation

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalence
  • Some practical training in social work area preferable
  • Minimum of 2 years experience working with a similar program
  • Certification for food produce safety
  • Certification in Safe Serve approved by Department of Health
  • Training in maintenance of environment for good preparation

Job Duties

  • Prepare and cook meals for programs
  • Clean and maintain Hope Kitchen facilities neat
  • Keep Sign-in book for meals served current
  • Keep a record / sign-up of all baked goods given to Food Pantry clients
  • Work with CO to develop and implement a Monthly Menu
  • Keep ongoing list of needed items for the food program and give it to the Office Manager so the items can be purchased
  • Work closely with Pantry Worker in keeping cupboard stocked and notify Office Manager in a timely manner of shortage or insufficiency to run HOPE Kitchen
  • Responsible to train, instruct and maintain volunteers that serve at the Hope Kitchen
  • Keep up to date record of volunteer sign-in sheet and hours volunteered
  • Work with volunteers/custodian to ensure all garbage receptacles are empty and clean at the end of the day
  • Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in the community at large
  • Engage in Christian spiritual conversation with members of the public and in the corps facility if opportunity or need present themselves
  • Pray with individuals when the opportunity or need arise
  • Recognize spiritual need of persons which may require referral to the Corps Officers
  • Other duties may be assigned to perform the outlined tasks

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location