General SummaryResponsible 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 storedEstablish a positive, welcoming atmosphere for all participants and volunteers.Assist manager as necessary with responsive hunger relief services:Supplemental meals for clients with food insecurityMeal services for partnerships and contractsEthnic mealsProgramming in response to isolationRecruit, 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.Participate in in-service training and attend required meetings.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.Education & KnowledgeHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate Degree or certification in Culinary Arts preferred.Current Food Handler's card or ability to obtain within 2 weeksDemonstrated knowledge of food service standards.First Aid and CPR certified or ability to obtain within six monthsSkills, Abilities & ExperienceMinimum 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.BenefitsFour Day Work Week (36 hrs/wk)Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plan401K Savings Plan + 5% company matchPaid Time Off: 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, paid bereavementPaid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsurancePaid Short- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceEmployee Lunch ProgramEmployee Wellness Program: $150 reimbursement per employee per yearEmployee Assistance Program: Mental health, physical health and work-life balance resourcesEmployee discounts on cellular, travel, childcare and more!Professional Development Program: $200 reimbursement for professional development outside the organizationWorking Conditions/Physical DemandsFast-paced, with significant people interactionDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, 10 key and phoneSitting for extended periods of timeAbility to climb stairs to complete client visitsMinimal reaching, bending and stoopingValid driver’s license, auto insurance and personal transportation requiredFrequent Travel throughout Multnomah, Washington and Clark Counties requiredCandidate must successfully pass the Meals on Wheels People pre-employment drug & alcohol test and criminal background checkAPPLY HERE
