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Kitchen Worker

Part-time

The Salvation Army

Waymart, PAPart-time$15/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$15/hr
Location
Waymart, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe ClassPA Child Abuse History ClearancePA State Police Criminal Record CheckPA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint CheckPennsylvania Approved Child Abuse Recognition And Reporting Training

Job overview

The Salvation Army is hiring a Kitchen Worker. The Kitchen Worker position supports the Ladore catering program, handling food preparation, serving, and dining room care. Immediate availability, part‑time schedule with weekends and some nights, $15 per hour, non‑exempt. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health coverage, pension contributions, and purpose‑driven work.

Key focus areas include Assist with food prep/serving and dining room care, Wash dishes/pans from meals as assigned, and Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen/dining room areas.

Successful candidates bring Administrative Assistant Experience. Important skills include Good With People, Multitasking, High Pace Work Ability, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Good With PeopleMultitaskingHigh Pace Work AbilityMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft WordExcelOutlookSharePointPeople SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedTime ManagementMulti-TaskingIndependent WorkProfessional ConductDependableConfidentialityFood PrepServing FoodDining Room CareWashing DishesMaintaining CleanlinessObserve Sanitation RulesObserve Material Handling GuidelinesHandle High Paced EnvironmentMultitaskAdapt to Changing EnvironmentUnderstand and Support Mission of the Salvation Army

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma/GEDServsafe ClassAble to Lift 50 PoundsAble to Be on Feet for Long Periods of TimePA Child Abuse History ClearancePA State Police Criminal Record CheckPA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint CheckPennsylvania Approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Kitchen Worker

Job Locations US-PA-Waymart

Job ID

2026-15562

Category

Food Services

Compensation Min

USD $15.00/Hr.

Compensation Max

USD $15.00/Hr.

Type

Regular Part-Time

Overview

Position:Kitchen Worker

Location:Ladore

Availability of Position:Immediate

Schedule:PT; Weekends and some nights

Salary/Grade:$15.00 per hour; 73; Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

  • Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.

  • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

  • Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

  • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: The function of the Kitchen Worker (KW) is to support the operations of the Ladore catering program, including preparing and serving food, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and adhering to food standards.

Description of Position:

  • Assist with food prep/serving/and dining room care

  • Wash dishes/pans from meals as assigned

  • Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen/dining room areas

  • Observe all sanitation rules for food services

  • Observe material handling guidelines for all chemicals

  • Maintain neat and uniform appearance during work hours

  • Perform related duties, as assigned

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Req uir ements:

  • H.S. diploma/GED required.

  • Must pass Servsafe class offered by the Salvation Army.

  • Must be good with people

  • Able to lift 50 pounds.

  • Able to be on feet for long periods of time.

  • Ability to handle a high paced and often intense work environment.

  • Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environment.

  • Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.

  • Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http:// internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 8/11/2026.

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 2655

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