• Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen Coordinator

    The Salvation Army (Bangor, ME)


    Overview

     

    Join a vibrant, mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities every day. At The Salvation Army, your work supports a legacy of service, compassion, and practical assistance for those who need it most.

     

    Organize and coordinate our Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen by preparing balanced meals for all soup kitchen guests.

    Responsibilities

    Overseeing the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen daily operations and food service includes:

    + Prepare and cook or coordinate up to 100 balanced meals for the soup kitchen guests

    + Secure volunteer groups for food preparation, cooking and service

    + Maintain the monthly calendar of volunteer groups for food preparation, cooking and service

    + Supervising the cleaning of the dining room and kitchen

    + Coordinating with other employees to keep pantries and supplies properly stocked

    + Assist Officers, staff, and volunteers off load large volume food donations from area businesses

    + Assist Officers, staff, and volunteers pick up food donations from area businesses – as needed

    + Providing monthly statistics related to programs under coordination

    + Refer clients to Corps Social Service Caseworker for addition community resources when appropriate

    + Coordinating with Officers and volunteers on the homeless outreach Canteen ministry

    + Performing any other duties related to job responsibilities as determined by the Corps Officer

    Qualifications

    + High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience

    + Time Management and statistical tracking skill

    + Must be organized

    + Have an up to date ServSafe Manager certificate or complete within 30 days of hire

    + Must have a valid driver's license

    + Have CPR/First Aid certificate or complete within first 90 days of hire

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    + Generous paid time off

    + Paid holidays

    + Sick leave

    + Personal days

    + Bereavement Leave

    + Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

    + Short-term and long-term disability

    + Retirement plan

    *Benefits may vary based on position classification and eligibility.

     

    The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

     

    The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Please submit your resume and letter of interest to: http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims .com

     

    Job LocationsUS-ME-Bangor

     

    Job ID 2025-14230

     

    Category Food Services

     

    Compensation Min USD $15.00/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $16.50/Yr.

     

    Type Regular Full-Time