Food Service Assistant - Part Time

About the role

About Volunteers of America, Utah (VOA Utah) is part of a national, nonprofit, faith-based human services organization. Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, we encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.

Position Summary: At the Women's Resource Center, assist in the kitchen with food preparation and service, ensure proper food handling practices, and maintain safe and sanitary conditions of the facility and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals and snacks based on approved menus and delivered meals.
• Help ensure meals are served at scheduled times each day.
• Maintain/organize kitchen, food storage, and all equipment to ensure proper working order and meet all Health Department standards.
• Report any kitchen maintenance needs to Food Service Coordinator or Community Engagement Manager.
• Operate and maintain dishwashers and complete washing of dishes and flatware.
• Prepare eating areas for meal times and facilitate clean up.
• Store food in an appropriate manner and ensure food items are properly rotated.
• Help maintain food storage and food handling practices to maintain the kitchen and food service areas according to safe food handling regulations.
• Assist Community Engagement Specialists to provide clear direction regarding food services to volunteers.
• Facilitate general overall operation of the kitchen and implement safe food handling practices with volunteers.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.
• Attend work as scheduled and on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess or obtain a Food Handlers permit upon hire.
• 1‑2 years experience in food service work, or any combination of education, experience, and training providing equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• If driving is required, must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and Utah Department of Health and Human Services criminal background check.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and twist.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods if necessary.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate appropriate equipment.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs.

Skills

• Ability to follow food safety, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
• Maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with clients, volunteers, and co‑workers.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in crises.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of private information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to respond to changes.

Schedule

Part time, Tuesday - Saturday, 3:30pm-7:30pm