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Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part TimeFood Service Coordinator Assistant/Harvest Operatoron our Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

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

• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

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

• Christmas Bonus

• Wireless discount for Verizon customers

• Free parkingSCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:To assist in overseeing the operation of the Salvation Army Schenectady Corps’ breakfast and lunch programoffering balanced meals in a clean and safe environment. To grow, cultivate and harvest a variety of crops of planted garden, and to be involved in post-harvesting activities. Ensuring meals are provided with a commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals and served in a respectful and compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Arrive promptly at 8:00 am each morning• Applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops as necessary• Wedding and watering planted vegetables• Harvesting vegetables, and other crops manually• Inspecting crops for signs of disease or infestation and reporting any findings• Following instructions regarding the care and treatment of specific crops• Sorting and distribute the harvested produce via Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen• Assist in monitoring timely submission, accuracy, and appropriateness of responses for all required reports for harvesting program, regulatory agency inspections, and follow-up on implementation of corrective actions.• Assist in planning of lunch menu accordingly to include harvested vegetables and assist to prepare and serve meals from 11.30 am-12.30 pm five days a week.• Follow all the rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious of food expiration dates.• Assist in storing and rotating food properly and safely.• Assist in maintaining kitchen cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and all equipment including dishes, as well as food storage clean, in order, and organized.• Report kitchen and equipment problems to immediate supervisor.• Assist in keeping dining and kitchen areas, including floors, tables and chairs, clean and in order daily as well as monitoring conditions in dining room during meals, including interaction among guests.• Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups.• Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces daily.• Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions.• Assist in other duties at the request of the Director of Social Services or Corps Officer.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:• High school diploma or GED.• One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.• Safe Serv Certification preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job LocationsUS-NY-Schenectady

Job ID 2025-14074

Category Food Services

Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated base annual salary (or Hourly rate) range.

Compensation Min USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $18.00/Hr.

Type Temporary Part-Time