What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meal Site Worker position at Self-Help for the Elderly?
Title: Meal Site Worker
San Mateo County
Department: Nutrition and Senior Centers
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Center Coordinator
Summary: Provides food services and performs other duties at the senior center.
Essential Functions:
1. Assists with the operation of the HDM Program, including, but not limited to, conducting in-home assessments for clients, managing volunteer drivers, and/or helping to plan and deliver meals to homebound clients as assigned.
2. Assists in operating the meal programs; maintains sanitary and safe procedures in all areas of food service delivery in accordance to County Senior Nutrition Program standards.
3. Checks and keeps record of delivery time and temperature of catered food; maintains appropriate food temperature as required.
4. Prepares room and furniture for meal service and activities; directs volunteers in setting up and cleaning up the kitchen and dining areas.
5. Prepares beverages and other food items for meal programs; serves the prescribed portion of meals to participants.
6. Provides general clean up after meals: cleans all equipment and work areas; washes and sanitizes food service wares.
7. Prepares meals according to established menus, recipes, and the number of clients to be served.
8. Assists in food preparation for special events at different senior centers as needed.
9. Attends in-service training.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum one year of experience in community and food service.
2. Experience in food production or catering, preferred.
3. Must be bilingual in English and Chinese. Good communication skills.
4. Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job: ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
5. Must pass health screening for TB clearance.
6. Must obtain certification in food safety (ServSafe) within 3 months from the date of employment.
Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.
Salary : $19 - $20
