Food Service Associate (Full Time)
Company: Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3
non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose
is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is
dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and
impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the
fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose. As such, each
employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their
personal Savior and Lord. Essential Functions: As a member of
staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired
organizational culture and values; purposefully seek to establish
and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and
advances KGM’s vision and purpose. Utilizing a very limited budget,
insure that three meals per day are provided for guests.
Responsible for weekly meal planning and preparation donations.
Support Kitchen Manager in: Accepting donations, processing
donations, and providing receipts. Ascertain what donations can be
used. Designate surplus donation within community for consumption
and minimization of waste. Ensure donated food is properly dated.
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and in working order.
Train others in correct utilization. Operate all food services in
compliance with established health and safety standards including
The Serv-Safe, USDA and OSHA. Train volunteers and guests in proper
safety and food handling procedures. Accurately report daily meal
count. Mentor/disciple guests assigned to work in kitchen. Maintain
storage of all food and non-food items. Interface with program
staff to facilitate guest’s completion of daily Christian Service
Hours. Responsible to train, supervise/oversee guest and
volunteers. Oversee the organization, maintenance and cleanliness
of all Food Service equipment and storage areas under the direction
of the Kitchen Manager and Director of Food Service. Oversee the
creation and distribution of emergency food baskets when needed.
Promote a Trauma Informed Culture Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required: Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely
decisions. Ability to produce meals to scale, serving up to and
potentially more than 400 meals at a time Know how to function a
tilt skillet, steamer, oven, flat top, grill, and other commercial
kitchen equipment. Basic computer skills Personal Attributes and
Values: Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and
a desire to serve Him. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical
standards and in accordance with the employee handbook. Have a
heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and
a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban
setting. Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with
internal and external partners Highly ethical with the ability to
make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity.
Flexible, cooperative spirit Remain calm under pressure Attitude of
perseverance in fast paced environment. Possess and promote a drug,
nicotine free lifestyle. Working Conditions/Physical Factors:
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously =
67%-100% • Work in varying temperatures from 0 to 110 degrees
between winter and summer, coolers and freezers. • Standing:
Frequently • Reaching: Frequently • Climbing: Frequently, stairs,
ramp • Lifting: Frequently, up to 50lbs • Bending: Frequently
Equipment/Tools Used: Computer Phone Education/Experience and/or
Certification: Serv-Safe Certified High School Diploma/GED
Keywords: Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, Ann Arbor , Food Service Associate (Full Time), Hospitality & Tourism , Kalamazoo, Michigan
