Temporary Food Program Assistant

Department: Community Outreach and Services

Reports to: Director of Community Services and Partnerships
Status: Temporary Part-time Non-exempt Hourly

Start Date & Duration: Immediately expected 4-6 weeks period with possible extension by mutual agreement
Hours: 20 hours/week Monday-Friday 8:30 am 1:00 pm

Compensation: $21.00 an hour

BACKGROUND

St. Marys Center is a community of hope healing and justice. We provide nutrition advocacy counseling shelter and social support to seniors and preschoolers in the heart of Oakland. St. Marys Center operates transitional housing a senior center and preschool and is developing permanent supportive housing as part of a comprehensive collaborative community development strategy along the San Pablo Avenue corridor. We are proud of an excellent multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality services to people with urgent needs. Charity Navigator awarded us a 4- star rating for fiscal management and integrity for six consecutive years and St. Marys Center is the California Association of Nonprofits 2021 District 9 Nonprofit of the Year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Food Program Assistant assists the Food Program Team in prepping cooking serving distributing meals and cleanup after meal services. The Assistant also helps maintain food inventory and donations.

PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities

Food preparation (60%)

• Assist the Food Program Team in properly storing groceries and preparing breakfast and lunch.

• Cleans portions and cuts or peels various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Portions and arranges food on serving dishes trays and carts.

• Follow food safety guidelines to protect health and ensure safe products.

Food inventory health and sanitation(30%)

• Support the Food Program Team in maintaining up-to-date food inventory.

• Carries food supplies equipment and utensils to and from storage to the kitchen.

• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage following FIFO (first in first out) method.

• Support the Food Program Team in maintaining clean sanitary conditions in the kitchen and work area.

• Washes dishes and assists with cleaning tasks throughout the shift.

• Assists with the removal of trash taking it to designated disposal areas.
  
  

Program Support (10%)

• Participate in training staff meetings and program development as .

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Food Handler Certified or completion of the online certification by the end of your first day.

• Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning systems kitchen tools and equipment.

• Ability to communicate with Seniors Preschool Families and Clients in an engaging and respectful way.

• Able to maintain positive relationships within a multicultural team.

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong preference for experience working with older adults especially homeless and/or formerly homeless seniors.

• Manner that models respectful relationships with program participants staff and members of the broader community.

• Work or volunteer experience in human services homelessness or nutrition.

GENERAL STAFF ROLES
Along with all employees theFood Program Assistant is expected to:

• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among leadership and staff.

• Follow policies and procedures to ensure that the principles of St. Marys Center are implemented.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal state and local regulations and in accordance with professional codes of conduct.

• Understand the mission values and principles of St. Marys Center and apply them in work responsibilities.

• Participation in evening and weekend events may be .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential general while performing the duties of this job the employee is expected to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Must be able to clearly communicate with others (verbally and in writing) to understand them and to be understood.

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to four hours.

• Must be able to effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business.

• Must be able to communicate over a phone email text and take notes.

St. Marys Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Saint Marys Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal Employment Opportunity. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status.

In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act St. Marys Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if St. Marys Center is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the convection provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Required Experience:

Manager