What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Food Service position at Community Action Program for Central Arkansas?
OB TITLE: Shelter Food Service
PROGRAM: ESG, United Way, HOME ARP, County ARP
STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director and the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager. Perform related duties to assure compliance in nutrition and food service areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Always maintain a professional attitude with staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Responsible for daily preparation of all meals, including and clean-up of dishes and utensils.
- Maintain an organized and sanitary kitchen, including proper storage of food and supplies.
- Complete accurate nutrition reports, such as but not limited to menu records, temperature logs, etc.
- Document and maintain accurate records of inventory including food received, donations, use dates and food service utensil count.
- Place food orders through a designated food vendor. Submit requisitions for approval when necessary to purchase items from other sources.
- Obtaining and maintaining the ServSafe Food Manager Certification.
- Responsible for wearing Non-skid footwear while working in the kitchen. Cut-resistant gloves must be worn when using cutting tools, knives, etc. in the kitchen.
- Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind (Non-Federal Match) for community activities.
- Responsible for data management in designated nutrition and food service areas.
- Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud relating to nutrition and food service.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Shelters program.
- Participate in all training designed for professional development.
- Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with many adults may bring every day.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program.
Currently budgeted for 12 months per year.
Hours: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday
Pay: $15.00/hr.
Employer Paid Benefits (for Full-Time eligible staff): 12 paid annual leave & 12 paid sick days per year; Employer provided life insurance, medical insurance supplement, education assistance, employee assistance program, 401K with match, and more!