Company Description:

Project FIND’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these individuals, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.

Project FIND’s Older Adult Centers are dedicated site that provides a variety of meals, activities, and services to people over the age of 60. Please visit our website at: www.projectfind.org.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will ensure members receive their lunch and dinner and help maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and serving area of the center.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing, handling, and serving lunch and dinner.

• Receive deliveries and log items upon arrival.
• Assist with taking meal temperatures as needed.
• Wash, sanitize, and store all utensils, pots, pans, and other food service equipment.
• Clean, sanitize, and set up the dining room area before and after lunch.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room at all times.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by task supervisor and Program Director.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required and/or prior experience in a kitchen position (preferably with senior center experience).
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and required training as necessary.
• Able to learn basic tasks and willingly follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to work effectively and patiently with seniors and volunteers.

Schedule:

Sunday & Monday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday & Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please note that this position requires the availability and flexibility to occasionally work some holidays.