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Site/Kitchen Coordinator

MEALS ON WHEELS PEOPLE • Full-time • Vancourver, Washington • 12m ago

Job Details

Luepke - Vancourver, WA

Full Time

$17.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

General Summary

Responsible for oversight of Congregate Meal Service including volunteer coordination and supervision; coordination of Supplemental Nutrition program for home delivery and congregate clients; and coordination of responsive services for food insecure populations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Manage the safe and efficient preparation of senior dining services following all Meals on Wheels People Food Service Manual procedures and Health Department regulations.
Provide management and oversight of meal preparation, including scratch cooking, ethnic meal preparation, and service for the Meals on Wheels program and senior dining.
Manage and maintain adequate levels of food and non-food items, ensuring products are safe, secure, and properly stored
Establish a positive, welcoming atmosphere for all participants and volunteers.
Assist manager as necessary with responsive hunger relief services:
- Supplemental meals for clients with food insecurity
- Meal services for partnerships and contracts
- Ethnic meals
- Programming in response to isolation
Recruit, train and supervise kitchen and dining room volunteers.
Maintain high kitchen standards in sanitation and safety in accordance with all regulations.
Recruit, train and supervise kitchen and dining room volunteers.
Engage with Meals on Wheels People's annual agency-wide events and fundraising initiatives.
Support the mission, goals, and objectives of Meals on Wheels People, Inc.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Knowledge

Current Food Handler's card or ability to obtain within 2 weeks
Demonstrated knowledge of food service standards.
First Aid and CPR certified or ability to obtain within six months

Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum one-year experience in food service; volume and scratch cooking preferred.
Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian or African languages are strongly preferred and may qualify for an additional $1.00 per hour bilingual pay differential.
Ability to work with and manage volunteers.
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with diverse populations, including minorities, low income, and persons with disabilities.
Strong ability to problem solve and implement solutions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proven recordkeeping and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer skills; familiarity with computer applications and MS Office; ability to learn new computer programs.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and 20-30lbs repetitively.

Any satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education that ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications.

Benefits

Four Day Work Week (36 hrs/wk)
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plan
401K Savings Plan + 5% company match
Paid Time Off: 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, paid bereavement
Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Lunch Program
Employee Wellness Program: $150 reimbursement per employee per year
Employee Assistance Program: Mental health, physical health and work-life balance resources
Employee discounts on cellular, travel, childcare and more!
Professional Development Program: $200 reimbursement for professional development outside the organization

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Fast-paced, with significant people interaction
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, 10 key and phone
Sitting for extended periods of time
Ability to climb stairs to complete client visits
Minimal reaching, bending and stooping
Candidate must successfully pass the Meals on Wheels People pre-employment drug & alcohol test and criminal background check