Kitchen & Hospitality Assistant - On Call

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, seeks a reliable and compassionate individual to join our team at Camp Ponderosa Ranch in Heber, Arizona. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2-3 years of experience working in a kitchen or dining area
• Must exemplify respect, patience, and sensitivity towards a diverse population
• Must be able to work under pressure, be detail-oriented, punctual, dependable, and personable
• Must be able to work alongside staff and volunteers with a variety of skill levels and dispositions
• Must maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and tactful communication at all times
• Must maintain Food Service Certification once acquired
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Greet dining guests with a joyful demeanor
• Ensure the dining area is clean, clutter-free, and welcoming
• Assist with any assigned food service preparation
• Assist in the Conifer Café as scheduled and assigned
• Communicate stocking and inventory needs and assist with inventory procedures
• Wash and store dishes, pots, and pans as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of all dishwashing and food prep areas
• Reset and restock the dining hall as assigned
• Flip the dining hall and kitchen between groups as assigned
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in personal grooming
• Reflect and implement the Camp Ponderosa mission in the Kitchen and Dining Hall

Physical Requirements

• Regularly walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information