Food Service Assistant - Women's Resource Center

Schedule: Full Time. Saturday-Wednesday 6:30am-3:00pm

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account
• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%)
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service
• Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available
• Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

About Volunteers of America, Utah (VOA Utah)

Volunteers of America, Utah is part of a national, nonprofit, faith-based human services organization. VOA 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.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Food Service Coordinator and Community Engagement Specialists:
  • 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
• Must have 1-2 years experience in food service work, or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities, including but not limited to:
  • 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
• 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

Physical Demands

• 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