Kitchen Assistant

by The Salvation Army

Position Type: Part-time
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Mar 16, 2026
The Salvation Army

Job Description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

 

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

 

Job Description:

Permanant Part Time Kitchen Assistant

 

OBJECTIVE: To work in accordance with The Salvation Army and The Salvation Army London Village Mission Statements.

To uphold all policies, directives and operating guidelines as contained in the Policy Manual of the London Village. To work within the legal standards of the Ministry of Education (Day Nurseries Act).

To take responsibility for personal health and safety insofar as he or she is able, in accordance with the Health and Safety Act.

To assure effective and efficient performance of the Service and Organizational Responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.

QUALIFICATIONS: Cognizant of health regulations as established by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, specifically in the area of food handling and storage

Good organizational and time management skills

Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an asset

Valid "G" Driver's License preferred

Current clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check acceptable to the Salvation Army

SUPERVISION: Responsible to Program Director

 

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • assist with any food preparations required in areas designated (food preparation for lunches and snacks, dishes put out in bins), ensuring sufficient quantities are available
  • Washes dishes after meals and morning snack
  • proper clean up in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health (following proper dishwashing techniques, storage of dishes, cleaning of kitchen and dining area), ensuring areas are in sanitary condition
  • record temperatures of the refrigerators and sterilizer, ensuring up-to-date for inspection
  • report to the Program Director any mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed
  • responsible for inventory of provisions, as required
  • other job related duties, as requested by the Assistant Program Director

 

 

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $18.76 with a maximum of $22.51.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

 

 

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   The Salvation Army
Company Website: https://salvationarmy.ca/
Application URL: Click here to apply online