Feed the Kids: Kitchen Assistant

There are thousands of children who rely on free or reduced lunch during the school year, and when school ends many would go hungry without help. Feed The Kids is a 10-week summer meals program for children living in Milwaukees underserved neighborhoods. About 1,500 meals are distributed Monday-Friday, June-August, to 21 different neighborhoods, parks, and street corners on Milwaukees north and south side. The meal consists of a sandwich, fruit, snack, and juice or water. The Salvation Army has provided more than 2 million meals through the Feed The Kids program since 1990. If you want to help make a difference help cure hunger this summer, apply now!

This is a seasonal position. Employment dates are from June 17, through August 23, 2025; Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (Times may be adjusted due to work volume.)

The Kitchen Assistant provides the Feed the Kids program coordination as it relates to meal preparation, meal distribution, volunteers, cleanliness of food preparation and kitchen areas and service delivery.

About the role:

• Primarily work in the food prep area; be visible and responsive to volunteers. Make sure there is program staff always present in the food prep area
• Assist Kitchen Manager in meal assembly and meal distribution
• Be sure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned daily according to the checklist provided.
• Monitor food inventory.
• Monitor non-food supplies.
• Assist with rotation of meat, cheese, bread and fruit daily.
• Communicate volunteer needs with Community Outreach Programs Manager or Warehouse Manager.
• Prepare enough meat, cheese, etc. for next day.
• Ensure that all food is handled, stored, and thawed according to department of Health standards.
• Act in a manner consistent with The Salvation Army Mission Statement to ensure its effective delivery of all services.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Armys brand promises to Do the Most Good - and its our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and youll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.