Food Service Aide (Part-time)

General Summary

Under direction, assists in portioning and packing meals for the Meals on Wheels Program, serving lunch to Dining Senior Style participants, scheduling speakers, planning activities and holiday parties, completing program paperwork and cleaning. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Encourages senior participation by creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
• Organizes food service operation as required for Meals on Wheels and Dining Senior Style programs.
• Portions and package meals for Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver pick up.
• Serves lunch on-site for Dining Senior Style participants.
• Cleans site after lunch, including kitchen and dining room.
• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures, grant service standards, health codes and safety regulations.
• Schedules regular speakers and plans activities and special events.
• Maintains accurate records of necessary documentation for agency and funding source.
• Submits weekly and monthly forms in accordance with established procedures.
• Utilizes and operates steam table, coffee pots, refrigerator, stove and an oven, electrical heating units to maintain temperature of food.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service or trainings as scheduled.
• Recruits volunteers from site when assistance is needed.
• Provides information and referrals for Aging Network services as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED

Preferred Education And Experience: Previous customer service work experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of utilizing community resources and networks
• Knowledge of agency programs, services, policies and procedures
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public
• Skill in working with diverse populations
• Ability to work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
• Ability to effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Ability to effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

Work Environment/Conditions

Work Environment: Office or similar indoor environment (Frequently/Continuously); Outdoor environment (Occasionally)

Exposures: Individuals who are hostile or irate (Occasionally)

Physical Demands

• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): Occasionally
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: Occasionally
• Kneeling to work at low levels: Occasionally
• Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): Occasionally
• Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (up to 50 pounds): Frequently/Continuously
• Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: Occasionally
• Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): Occasionally
• Standing in an upright position without movement: Frequently/Continuously
• Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: Occasionally

Salary

$19.93 - $19.93

Schedule

This position works a shift between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays.