Kitchen Assistant- 13-100- SC/San Bernardino

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.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve all meals for residents and program participants.


• Maintain a commercial kitchen in compliance with state health and safety regulations.


• Safely operate and maintain all kitchen equipment.


• Assist with establishing a 30-day menu for meal programs.


• Assist with ordering and receiving supplies from donors and vendors.


• Regularly take inventory of all food service and kitchen supplies.


• Store all food items effectively and monitor for quality.


• Responsible for cleanliness of kitchen, food pantry, and adjoining spaces which Kitchen Staff utilize.


• Ensure all facility supplies are properly stored at the end of the shifts so that the next activity can be conducted promptly and effectively.


• Assist with organization and training of regular volunteers to support meal programs or special events.


• Make scheduled pick-up/deliveries of items.


• Maintain vehicles in safe operating condition and keep maintenance logs up to date.


• Maintain confidentiality and social service code of ethics.


• Maintain safe and sacred boundaries with program participants and community partners.


• Perform all other duties as assigned related to your scope of work.

Working Conditions

• Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis; to grasp, reach, handle, finger, push or pull objects


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., or more with assistance.


• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in daylight, darkness, or in inclement weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a current Food Handlers Card or be willing to complete certification upon hire.


• Completion of a High School Level Education or GED


• A minimum of one year working in a commercial kitchen or within the food service industry. 


• Ability to drive and maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License, pass a TSA Driving Test, and maintain a clean


• Must be able to pass a complete and satisfactory background


• Current CPR Certificate and First Aide Certificate preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Experience working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness.


• Experience working with people at varying stages of recovery from substance abuse and different levels of metal health.


• Experience operating general office equipment to include computers.


• Experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred.


• Willing and able to maintain confidential information in accordance with Salvation Army and industry standards.


• Completion of Decision Driving, PTM & Sexual harassment Trainings within 30 days of hire. 


• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Ability to email, fax, operate copy/print/scan machine.


• Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with Officers, supervisors, coworkers, residents, and the public. 


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• High ethics and integrity as per Social Service Code of ethics.