Meals on Wheels Food Service Professional

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: will float between our 2 Senior Center locations - Newtown CT and Danbury CT

• Location:Newtown CT and Danbury CT - Senior Center Cafes
• Schedule: On Call

RW Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic caring and dependable Café Manager to join support daily meal service at our senior center and deliver meals to homebound seniors as needed. This role blends food service customer service and community supportensuring seniors receive nutritious meals in a warm welcoming environment.

• Ensure meal service runs smoothly efficiently and on schedule.
• Assist with serving meals ensuring dietary needs and portion guidelines are followed.
• Maintain a clean safe and welcoming dining environment for all guests.
• Greet seniors warmly answer questions and address concerns with professionalism.
• Monitor guest feedback and help resolve issues to improve the dining experience.
• Support volunteers by guiding them on food safety customer service and task expectations.
• Promote a positive team environment by modeling excellent service teamwork and food handling practices.
• Manage reservations and pre-ordered meals ensuring accuracy and timely preparation.
• Check food temperatures sanitation practices and service standards to meet health regulations.
• Assist with inventory track food supplies and notify leadership when orders are needed.
• Drive the company Meals on Wheels vehicle to deliver meals to elderly clients as needed.
• Load organize and transport meals safely while maintaining temperature and sanitation standards.
• Deliver meals with courtesy patience and respect providing friendly wellness checks during each visit.
• Follow assigned routes and maintain accurate delivery logs.
• Report any concerns about client well-being to the appropriate supervisor.

What Youll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in food service senior services or community meal programs.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working in a senior center cafeteria community kitchen dining hall or similar food service environment.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Basic record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Experience delivering meals groceries or food products to homes or community locations.
• Familiarity with Meals on Wheels operations or senior center environments.
• Strong customer service skills and a compassionate patient demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs schedules or delivery routes.

Why Youll Love This Job:

• Youll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancementgrow your career with us!

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical Dental Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Group Term Life
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick & Personal Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity Accident Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Ability to stand walk bend and move throughout the kitchen and dining areas for extended periods.
• Ability to lift carry push and pull food containers meal carriers and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent reaching grasping and handling of food items trays and equipment.
• Ability to safely enter and exit a vehicle multiple times during delivery routes.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures including warm kitchen environments and outdoor weather conditions during deliveries.
• Ability to work in fast-paced meal service periods with frequent interruptions or shifting priorities.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals hot surfaces and standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to interact respectfully and patiently with seniors including those who have mobility cognitive or communication challenges.
• Ability to maintain focus safety awareness and professionalism while driving a company vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Company Overview:RW Solutions a part of CW Group is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Were proud to offer a wide range of services from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do and we continue to work toward a brighter more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on jobârelated factors such as skills experience education and internal equity in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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