Food Service Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: This role will oversee all aspects of the meal programs in partnership with the Food Service Manager. This role will support weekends, Saturday and Sundays, to ensure daily meals are prepared and provided to all clients within the Hanover Area Council of Churches programs.

WORK COMMITMENT: Part Time (25-32 hours/week) Saturdays & Sundays are mandatory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma / GED

2. Experience in fast-paced kitchen environment.

3. Strong organizational skills.

4. Strong management skills.

5. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

6. Self-motivated, directed and able to work without direct supervision.

7. Maintenance and cleaning skills.

8. Able to prepare food orders, inventory, planning and preparations.

9. Able to manage and motivate volunteer workers.

10. Experience in Human Services and with a variety of populations (mentally ill, disabled, substance users, etc.)

11. Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and LISTEN.

12. Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations.

13. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be compassionate and firm and always maintain confidentiality.

14. Knowledge of community resources.

15. Behavioral Competence in accountability, adaptability and flexibility, bravery, conflict resolution, honesty/integrity, teamwork and collaboration.

16. Familiarity with and respect for Christian values and tenets

17. Shows integrity in actions, which are consistent with ethical standards of conduct

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to HACC policies, procedures, code of conduct and attendance rules

2. Maintain strict confidentiality of all information

3. Assist in overseeing all aspects of food service kitchen operations during Saturday and Sundays, and additional days throughout the week.

4. Ensure all meals are ready in a timely manner for carry outs and shelter clients.

5. Ensure Meals-On-Wheels baskets are pulled on Sunday for the week.

6. Prepare, cook, and serve lunch if needed.

7. Record temperatures of refrigerators on the Temp Control Log.

8. Make sure equipment for food preparation and refrigeration is properly maintained.

9. Keep the kitchen clean and always organized.

10. Maintain all required reporting (Food Bank, Freezer Inventory, Donations, etc.)

Received food items must be weighed and recorded on the control log.

11. Keep statistics of meals served between MOW and Community

12. Meet food temperature standards when cooking. (Follow SafeServ guidelines)

13. Keep food service kitchen stock room clean and organized.

14. Ensure all pantry rooms are organized, clean, and supplied with updated dates and maintain food items appropriate for programming.

15. Ensure items received in the dock area, including those for the clothing bank, shelter, and food programs, are separated and placed in their designated locations. Shelter items get carried to the shelter. Pantry items go in the plastic container in the back kitchen. Clients’ items go out on the bread rack or on the designated table.

16. Ensure that the dock and backroom areas are clean and always organized.

17. Ensure that all cardboard boxes are torn down and placed properly in the bin provided.

18. Stock the janitor’s closet with paper towels and toilet paper.

19. Stock the supplies for the shelter clients’ lunches (cups, napkins, utensils).

20. Cleaning and sanitize all surfaces (counters, steam table, back of stove, ice maker, can opener, etc.).

21. Remove the day’s cooking items from where they are located and place them on the kitchen counters. Follow up with the group cooking to make sure they have everything they need.

22. Perform additional duties assigned to you by the Food Service Manager or Chief Executive Officer of Hanover Area Council of Churches.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This position has a 90-day probationary period with review.

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person