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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Some college, vocational training or comparable experience in the area of food service.
• Experience working with children preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Possess all food handler certification(s) as required by state and local law.
• Able to maintain cleanliness & safety standards for kitchen and food services.
• Possess good leadership skills and ability to supervise other staff.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher) required.
• Be able to pass a child safety background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan and develop menus for all Camp Gifford summer programs. Consult with Corps Youth Officer, Business Director or designate at the beginning of each camp session to plan for any special events that will require food service.
• Supervise Second and Third Cooks; make work assignments and give direction to all kitchen and dishwashing staff.
• Ensure that all meals and snacks are prepared and delivered on time.
• When scheduled to work- prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Prepare and process all food and supply orders for food service operation.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen at all items.
• Assist with and supervise the cleaning and care of all kitchen equipment in keeping with established health department standards.
• Ensure that all kitchen cleanup is completed immediately following each meal.
• Secure kitchen before leaving at the end of all scheduled events.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, equipment and food.
• Maintain food production logs as well as records on leftovers and food waste.
• Maintain USDA Summer Food Service records as required.
• Ensure that all food service personnel practice safe work place habits. Make certain that deportment of all food service personnel is exemplary at all times.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and
• Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program.
• Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities and staff meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters.
• Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead.
• Operate telephone and computer.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information.
• Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY:

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the Army’s religious purposes.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.