Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Training opportunities
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Meals on Wheels People is a well-established community-founded organization that has been serving the Portland Metro Area for over 50 years. With a long-standing commitment to supporting older adults, the organization focuses on providing vital independence through weekly meal delivery and fostering social connections to combat isolation among seniors. Meals on Wheels People operates a network of over 20 centers across Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, ensuring a broad reach within the community. The organization’s core values are rooted in integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and teamwork, creating a vibrant culture dedicated to the welfare of those it serves. Meals... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain within two weeks from date of hire
- Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain one within 18 months of hire
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation required
- CPR certified or ability to obtain within 18 months from date of hire
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Food Handler's Certification or ability to obtain within two weeks from date of hire
- Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain one within 18 months of hire
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation required
- CPR certified or ability to obtain within 18 months from date of hire
- Proven experience to effectively manage, engage and retain volunteers
- Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian or African languages strongly preferred
- Excellent organizational, record keeping, time management and multi-tasking skills including the ability to set priorities and be flexible to last-minute changes
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with diverse populations including minority, low income and persons with disabilities
- Strong ability to problem solve and implement solutions
- Proficient in computer applications and MS Office suite
- Ability to quickly learn new computer programs
- experience with client data management systems a plus
Job Duties
- Manage the safe and efficient preparation of senior dining services following all Meals on Wheels People Food Service Manual procedures and Health Department regulations
- Provide management and oversight of meal preparation, including scratch cooking, ethnic meal preparation, and service for the Meals on Wheels program and senior dining
- Manage and maintain adequate levels of food and non-food items, ensuring product is safe, secure and properly stored
- Establish a positive, welcoming atmosphere for all participants and volunteers
- Assist Site Manager as necessary with responsive hunger relief services including supplemental meals for clients with food insecurity, meal services for partnerships and contracts, ethnic meals, and programming in response to isolation
- Assist in training and supervision of kitchen and dining room volunteers
- Maintain high kitchen standards in sanitation and safety in accordance with all regulations
- Maintain and update client and volunteer information in data management systems
- Complete all required administrative tasks as assigned
- Participate in in-service training and attend required meetings
- Have knowledge of Meals on Wheels People annual agency wide events and fundraising initiatives
- Support the mission, goals and objectives of Meals on Wheels People, Inc
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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