Weekend Food Service Coordinator

This position reports to: Operations Manager

Employee Status: Non-exempt part-time hourly position (16 hours)

Morning shift 6:30a - 2:30p, includes BOTH weekend days each week and holidays (2x pay) that fall during regular scheduled days. Option to pick-up one or two weekday shifts also available (up to 32 hours)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Weekend Food Service Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Kitchen and volunteers to prepare and serve Breakfast and Lunch meals. This individual must be able to manage other people and will work closely with our Volunteer Coordinator to ensure appropriate volunteer responsibilities are available and supported. Weekend meals include a continental style breakfast and lunches pre-prepared by volunteers (or served at Salvation Army on most Saturdays). Preparing for weekend dinner volunteers and ensuring the space is maintained in a food-safe and cleanly manner are also expected.

Hundred Nights provides ServSafe Training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with food preparation and serving:

• Set-out Breakfast items for continental style meals (weekend and weekdays when Hot Breakfast Program is not active) or assist Hot Breakfast Volunteers with their needs
• Support volunteers and guests in serving meals during shift
• Support volunteers and guests in clean-up post meal including cleaning dishes and kitchen after meals

2. Support food-safety and volunteer relations:

• Ensure all volunteers are maintaining food safety precautions when in kitchen and food preparation space
• Work with volunteer coordinator to support ALL external and guest volunteers who are interested in working in the kitchen space
• Work with Operations Manager to ensure adequate inventory of food and kitchen supplies, as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizational Contribution:

• Follows established procedures to ensure security of records and documents.
• Contributes to organization’s activities and projects to promote its objectives.
• Exercises good judgment in performance of responsibilities.
• Recognizes organizational needs and accepts new responsibilities.
• Participates in management and staff meetings.

2. Communication:

• Communicates respectfully with guests, co-workers, volunteers and supporters.
• Is willing to listen, learn, share and teach others.
• Is respectful and honest in interactions with others.
• Exhibits effective listening, verbal and written skills.
• Works cooperatively with peers.
• Strictly adheres to organizational confidentiality and deals discreetly with large amounts of sensitive, confidential information.

3. Self Development/Personal Growth:

• Participates in the performance review process by completing a self-evaluation form and developing performance improvement goals with supervisor.
• Demonstrates commitment toward professional growth through ongoing development of skills and knowledge.
• Seeks additional opportunities for growth as supported by organizational mission.

4. Safety:

• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly working environment.
• Works in a manner to prevent and/or minimize unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Assists in emergency preparedness activities, as assigned.
• Follows all infection control and safety protocols.

5. Accountability & Reliability:

• Consistently fulfills attendance requirements of position.
• Demonstrates conscientiousness and reliability in performing work assignments.
• Performs tasks independently and in a timely manner.
• Complies with appropriate state and federal regulations.
• Complies with Personnel Policies, and Hundred Nights Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors during this time of uncertainty and beyond
• High level of empathy and understanding for people experiencing homelessness and presenting with multiple and urgent case management needs, substance use, health, and/or mental health concerns
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic work environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision
• Solid written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent phone manner
• Ability to confidently and calmly handle any emergencies or mitigate/diffuse any situations that may arise with guests or volunteers during your shift
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Nonprofit, customer service, shelter or security work experience or volunteering and community service experience a plus but not required
• Experience with database management a plus
• Interest in and commitment to Hundred Nights mission

The position entails interaction and communication with staff, guests and occasionally members of the community. The position requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Hundred Nights, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a broad and diverse pool of candidates and strongly believe that our organization benefits from the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff.

Hundred Nights, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization whose mission is to provide shelter and crisis related services to those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to collaborate with the community to see, hear and support those among us who are equally deserving of dignity but who currently lack the means to live independently. Our vision is that every individual in the Cheshire County area will have access to appropriate and stable housing, and be equally valued and supported.

Please send a cover letter and resume to both bbeaton@hundrednightsinc.org and to jrollins@hundrednightsinc.org . We will be in touch by email or phone to schedule interviews for candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20