Food Service & Housekeeping Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Leonard, MI

17h

About The Position

The Food Service & Housekeeping Assistant position supports the food service and lodging at Echo Grove camp by ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming dining, kitchen and guest areas. This position assists with meal service and beverage preparation, maintains sanitation standards, supports inventory and supply management, and performs routine housekeeping duties in guest rooms and common areas. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to health and safety standards, and flexibility to work varied schedules in support of daily & seasonal operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Must be able to properly lift at least 30 pounds
Basic computer skills
Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed
Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain dining areas, including tables, condiments, beverage stations, and salad bars.
Serve meals as directed by the Food Service Manager.
Prepare beverages (coffee, tea, milk, juices, pop) and maintain related equipment.
Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas, including spills, floors, and surfaces.
Wash dishes using dish tanks or manual methods as needed.
Assist in unloading, storing, and monitoring inventory of food and supplies.
Adhere to proper dress and hygiene standards while on duty.
Assist in any other kitchen/dining tasks as assigned.
Clean and sanitize guest rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and meeting spaces.
Change bed linens, replace towels, and restock room supplies.
Dust, polish, vacuum, sweep, mop, and maintain all room and common area surfaces.
Conduct thorough room inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
Collect, wash, fold, and return linens and towels, monitoring inventory levels.
Empty trash and recycling in all areas and ensure proper disposal.
Lift, move, and store food, supplies, and equipment safely.
Operate kitchen and housekeeping equipment according to safety standards.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for dishes, food contact surfaces, and restrooms.
Work flexible schedules, including weekends and long shifts as required (up to 12 hours).
Perform other duties as assigned to support Food Service and Housekeeping operations.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include: Medical Dental Vision Hearing Flexible spending accounts AFLAC Voluntary life insurance benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Pet Insurance
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately.