Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $23.50
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
403B retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Job Description
Face to Face Health and Counseling is a well-established non-profit organization committed to promoting economic and health equity among youth aged 11 to 24. Founded in 1972, this organization serves over 3,000 young people annually through a comprehensive range of services encompassing housing, mental health, medical care, youth justice, education and employment, and community support. Face to Face employs a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to its work, focusing on addressing the needs of youth impacted by racism and other forms of oppression and marginalization. The organization's mission is deeply rooted in creating equitable opportunities and support systems that empower youth to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Experience working in an industrial kitchen or food service industry
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to work in stressful situations and respond to crises
- Ability to travel in all weather conditions in Minnesota
- Commitment to work onsite
Job Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent required
- Experience working in an industrial kitchen or in the food service industry
- Minimum of 2 years work experience working with homeless or at-risk youth preferred
- Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment in involving others when necessary
- Experience with a positive youth development and harm reduction approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High reliability and integrity
- Positive attitude and willingness to do what it takes to meet youth needs
- Good crisis management skills and the ability to navigate stressful situations well
- Knowledge of homelessness and its impact on youth
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial and cultural backgrounds
- Reliable form of transportation for delivery and pickup of SafeZone supplies
- A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required
Job Duties
- Manage and execute all food service operations at SafeZone, preparing and serving hot meals daily and providing meals to go
- Manage kitchen inventory and create supply lists weekly for meals, snack bags, and food safety/serving/handling needs
- Procure and pick up food and supplies from partner agencies working food rescue items into meals
- Plan, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with MN Department of Health Guidelines
- Maintain clean, organized, and tidy kitchen space, following recommended daily cleaning tasks
- Provide excellent customer service while serving meals
- Engage with youth at the center in a meaningful and respectful manner while assisting them
- Respond to crises and de-escalate situations in a calm and professional manner
- Collect and record appropriate data, complete paperwork, and stay current with monthly trainings
- Refer youth to agencies for supportive services, case management and mental health support
- Lead and work with volunteers on various kitchen tasks and during events
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and events
- Provide all services guided by the evidence-based principles for helping youth overcome homelessness
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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