Food Services Coordinator I/II - Temp

About the role

This is a temporary role of 4 months with the possibility of continued employment at a different LifeMoves Interim housing site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and store food
• Develop menus, order, inspect, and stock food and supplies
• Maintain the kitchen and other dining areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• Deliver food and supplies
• Assist in supporting South Bay and covering North Bay shelter sites
• Cross train with food service operations and assist with other operational functions as needed
• Perform routine tasks related to delivering food and supplies
• Serve food at several shelter sites
• Act as a liaison between food services and community partners/volunteers to create a structured meal plan for clients daily
• Aid cooks in the preparation of balanced meals, as directed
• Implement composting practices within the organization to minimize food waste
• Drive a truck or van to deliver food and supplies; maintain basic records related to vehicle use such as gas/mileage and service reports
• Create a healthy environment by serving clients during meal service to develop a better relationship with food
• Coordinate and source food from local food banks, donors including corporations, restaurants, and faith-based groups
• Source items from the local food bank to prep, cook and distribute across all sites
• Encourage clients to make use of programs like CalFresh, SNAP, WIC to access food
• Assure the proper care and maintenance of vehicle
• Contribute to the food service team by cross training for all positions
• Attend and participate in training and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities
• Participate in general staff meetings, 1:1’s and other meetings and events planned by the Food Services Manager

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen, which has included the preparation and serving of food, and the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to ensure food is always kept safe by following food safety sanitation guidelines
• Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification
• Proficient Computer skills and overall "tech-savviness."
• Professional experience in food service or nutrition related field
• Hold a current driver's license and proof of liability insurance
• Pass a background check
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience as an effective team player
• Ability to lift 30 pounds safely and keep up with the physical demands of the job

Competencies

• Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
• Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self- improvement activities.
• Commitment to Growth: Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team.
• Performance Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
• Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
• Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions. Shares knowledge, communicates openly, and anticipates needs to support collective goals. Builds trust by contributing ideas, offering assistance, and ensuring alignment to achieve results together.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Travel Requirements

This role may include small amounts of travel to trainings and admin events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with internal and external individuals. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.