Position: Kitchen Supervisor                                                                                                                          

Department: Eliza Shirley House                                         

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Varies

Relationship: Assistant Director of ESH      

Salary/Grade:$20.00 per hour; 75, Non-Exempt       

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

About the Eliza Shirley House & Red Shield Family Residence: The Salvation Army’s ESH and RSFR are a safe and welcoming emergency housing programs offering loving, respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental services to empower residents to strive towards self-sufficiency. All family configurations, including families with teenaged children, and single men with children are accepted.

Description of Position:  

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen and direct supervision of the staff.  The Kitchen Supervisor must have 5 years supervisory experience and compassion for those we serve who are experiencing homelessness. The Kitchen Supervisor must be willing to uphold safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and enjoy working closely with co-workers and residents residing in shelter. The Kitchen Supervisor must be able to plan weekly meal menus, complete ordering/pick-up of food and supplies for kitchen and understand how a kitchen needs to operate to meet all of these needs.        

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements:    

• Must have a food safety certification recognized by the National Restaurant Association upon hire.
• Must have H.S. diploma / GED and Five years supervisory.
• Must have valid driving license and good driving record to operate Salvation Army vehicles.
• Must be able to safety use knives, mechanical slicer, and other basic kitchen utensils and appliances.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Mandated Reporter Training, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must understand and have an appreciation for the Mission of the Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 9/3/25

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 2472