Looking for a place where “Doing the Most Good” is a mission?

The Salvation Army Mission:
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.

Location: 133 East 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday - 40 hours a week

Rate of Pay: $16.00

Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential
functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be
assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions.

Oversee assigned meals following menu schedule.
Responsible for ensuring food is prepared and ready at scheduled time.
Supervise kitchen helpers, assigning duties as required during absence of Kitchen Supervisor.
Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and order in the kitchen complying with OSHA and food
service standards.
Ensure that all personnel on shift understand the need for personal hygiene, are clean-shaven,
and wearing clean, appropriate clothing. Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience,
certifications, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. (Be clear about what is required vs.
preferred)

Education & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited food service program preferred
along with six months experience in institutional cooking.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective
communication with customers, management and coworkers.
Basic computer skills including but not limited to the use of the payroll program, and all other
programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.
Ability to use basic math skills.
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Supervisory Responsibility:
When Kitchen Supervisor (Chef) is unavailable, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with the Salvation Army’s policies.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to stand use hands, handle, or feel and hear or talk.

Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel:
May be required to travel to various locations for work or training.

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position is in a kitchen environment with a moderate noise level. The
environment may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather and is frequently warm and
humid.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do
nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.