Organize and coordinate our Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen by preparing balanced meals for all soup kitchen guests.

• Oversee Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen daily operations and food service to include:

  • Prepare and cook or coordinate up to 100 balanced meals for the soup kitchen guests
  • Secure volunteer groups for food preparation, cooking and service
  • Maintain the monthly calendar of volunteer groups for food preparation, cooking and service
  • Supervising the cleaning of the dining room and kitchen
  • Coordinating with other employees to keep pantries and supplies properly stocked
  • Assist Officers, staff, and volunteers off load large volume food donations from area businesses
  • Assist Officers, staff, and volunteers pick up food donations from area businesses – as needed
  • Providing monthly statistics related to programs under coordination
  • Refer clients to Corps Social Service Caseworker for addition community resources when appropriate
  • Coordinating with Officers and volunteers on the homeless outreach Canteen ministry

            

• Performing any other duties related to job responsibilities as determined by the Corps Officer

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience
• Time Management and statistical tracking skill
• Must be organized
• Have an up to date ServSafe Manager certificate or complete within 30 days of hire
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Have CPR/First Aid certificate or complete within first 90 days of hire

Statement of Confidentiality

The person holding this position receives the trust of fellow staff and The Salvation Army. It is therefore expected that the individual will be trustworthy, will maintain confidentiality, and will exhibit loyalty in all job-related matters to those served, the staff of 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.