Elders Food Service Assistant

Department: Elder Center

Position to be filled: Food Service Assistant

Required Qualifications/Essential Duties:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus 1 year experience in cooking large amounts for 100 people or more
• Must have a Valid First Aid and CPR certification and maintain throughout employment.
• Must have a SERV Safe Certificate and maintain throughout employment.
• Ensure and maintains clean, orderly, safe, pleasant and sanitized environment for the food service operation.
• Timely menu planning to meet requirements, monthly menu for the distribution of food to Elders.
• Coordinate, promote and organize special events, holiday luncheons and dinners to the Elders by fliers.
• Prepares and cooks meals with consideration of nutrition, food content (sodium, fat, sugar, etc.) taste, appearance, food safety, portion/size and cost.
• Ensure packages and meals are served in a stage and appropriate manner for home delivery and dining room.
• Checks supply inventories as they are delivered and received; compare invoices to delivery to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain copies of all invoices; keep copies on file for reference and audit; submit original copy to the Elders Center Director attached with check request for payment.
• Order supplies and equipment for meal and service with Director’s approval.
• Stock and rotate weekly supplies.
• Educate and train on nutritious cooking, cleaning, guest services, etc. (Food Service Assistants must have enough knowledge to take over cooking duties when Supervisor is absent).
• Train and supervise cook helpers, Tribal Member Work Experience, Casual Labor and Volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of meal participants, guests, volunteers and staff.
• Address and resolve kitchen related or food preparation issues.
• Attend training/meetings as required by the Food Service Supervisor.
• Deliver meals and scheduled routes; ensure route check off list is completed when delivering meals.
• Plans monthly menus and grocery list for shopping.
• Drive company vehicles or personal vehicle to conduct business on behalf of the Elders Center.

Reports To: Director

Starting Rate of Pay: $22.00 per hour (Non-Exempt)

Approximate Hours: 40+ hours per week