The Salvation Army - Racine

Healthy Kids Diner Food Preparation Volunteer

The Healthy Kids Diner operates all year long, Monday-Friday except for holidays, providing nutritious meals for children in need at the four COP House sites.

Volunteers for this position will arrive at 12:00 p.m. and be prepared to donate about 3 hours of service time. They will assist in food preparation activities ranging from slicing or counting produce, to packing food service containers and cleaning up, and no cooking would be required. Assisting the staff in this way makes an important contribution to their ability to serve so many children in need. Without help, they struggle to have enough hands to cook, prepare and serve 1-200 children a day, and every volunteer is greatly appreciated.

If you find this opportunity speaks to your call for service to your community, there is ample opportunity to volunteer on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

- Must be at least 18 years of age

- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

- Ability to communicate effectively with children, youth, volunteers, and staff

- Have a working knowledge of how to operate and use standard kitchen equipment

- Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, excellent manual dexterity

- Ability to stand for extended periods of time

- Must be able to volunteer for hours requested

- Must complete a Volunteer Application and pass a criminal background check

- Will attend and complete Safe From Harm training

- Performs dishwashing and cleaning duties accordingly

- Follows Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA-CACFP) regulations and Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines

- Will act in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army