Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule
Community involvement
Job Description
The Houston Food Bank is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and improving the quality of life for people in the Houston community. As one of the largest food banks in the United States, the Houston Food Bank serves hundreds of thousands of individuals and families annually by distributing nutritious food and providing educational programs to promote self-sufficiency and well-being. The organization is committed to its core values, summarized by the acronym PACT: Purpose, Accountability, Courage, and Transparency, which guide every aspect of its operations and interactions.
The Houston Food Bank operates a variety of facilities and servic... Show More
The Houston Food Bank operates a variety of facilities and servic... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours (5am-10pm), days or shifts (including nights, weekends)
- high school diploma or GED
- 1 year of experience in kitchen or restaurant environment preferred
- ability to perform duties satisfactorily
- reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- ability to use basic arithmetic
- strong communication skills
- ability to work with diverse populations
- ability to follow instructions
- legally able to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate
- 1 year of experience working in a kitchen or restaurant environment preferred
- knowledge of basic cooking and baking skills, culinary terms, commercial food service equipment and quantified cooking
- courtesy and tact in dealing with guests, co-workers, as well as others in the community
- ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the use of percentages
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to work with a diverse population
- strong administrational, organization, and follow-through abilities
- strong internal and external customer interaction skills
- time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Job Duties
- Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement
- collects payments
- answers customers questions about goods or services
- helps customers find products and pricing information
- issues receipts, refunds, credits, or changes due to customers
- greets customers entering and exiting the establishment
- monitors and balances the cash register
- calculates and records the total amount of transactions
- resolves and or escalates any complaints from customers to the supervisor
- maintains a clean work area and maintains personal hygiene
- communicates with staff involved with scheduling catering clients regarding menu requests, and special delivery requests
- prepares, assembles, and sets up catering requests for delivery
- delivers, set ups, and service catered events
- cleans up and returns catered events to pantries
- maintains an on time delivery schedule for catered events
- acts as the guest services contact between catered event participants and HFB
- organizes and maintains all conference area locations including storage areas
- keeps all equipment services ready and inventoried
- participates in assignments/projects, which achieve the established goals of HFB and the client
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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