What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Doughnut Hut Assistant at the Hoonah Corps position at The Salvation Army Alaska Division?
Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Title: Doughnut Hut Assistant
Corps/Department: Salvation Army, Hoonah Corps
Reports To: Corps Officer
FLSA Status: Temporary Part-time; Non-Exempt
Dates of Employment: April 22, 2025-October 4, 2025
Scope of Position:
The Salvation Army located in beautiful Hoonah, Alaska, is seeking two temporary Doughnut Hut Assistants. This position will be responsible for making doughnuts and selling them to customers. The Assistant will also ensure the equipment is properly cleaned and maintained, as well as keeping the facility clean.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to politely and professionally interact with co-workers and the public
- Adaptable to working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain attention to detail
- Cash register, check guard, and credit card machine experience preferred
- Alaska Food Worker Card required or obtained within 30 days after employment
- Acceptable background checks required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE but are not limited to:
- Operate cash register and credit card machines
- Greet and assist customers in purchasing refreshments
- Assist with entire doughnut making process. (Mixing, Pouring, Frying, topping, bagging.)
- Assist in keeping the facility and equipment clean and in good working order in order to maintain a safe and pleasant working environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Apply In Person: The Salvation Army Hoonah Corps, 725 Eagle Drive, Hoonah, AK 99829
- To Request PDF fillable application, send email to: ak.dhq.human.resources@usw.salvationarmy.org
- Questions: Contact Cap. Jeff Josephson, Corps Officer, 907-299-6945
Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Performance Skills: Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Protect the Mission: Pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.
Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Food Handler's Card
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
