What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation/Food Coordinator position at SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL?
Summary: Ensure all food is ordered and food inventory is monitored. Coordinate all external appointments for up to 35 program participants and provide transportation for clients to appointments and/or meetings.
Why Work for SMOC?
- Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
- Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Purchase food and food supplies and monitor inventory for all 4 residential programs.
- Work with staff to provide guidance and ensure optimal delivery of services surrounding education of fool, including meal planning and development of shopping list.
- Support program staff with development of curriculum around preparation and daily meals.
- Oversee food storage areas for all 4 residential programs.
- Provide inventory control and assure operations confirm to budgetary expectation.
- Maintain proper records as assigned by Program Director.
- Provide inventory control and assure operations conform to budgetary expectations
- Maintain proper records as assigned by Program Director.
- Provide monthly reporting to Food Bank and all other food services z it applies to each individual program.
- Attend all certification trainings for DPH, OSHA and SAFESERV regarding food service.
- Provide timely data on maintenance requirements of kitchen equipment.
- Develop relationships and collaborate with vendors and local organizations that support SMOC’s food needs.
- Maintain safe sanitary conditions in the kitchen in compliance with city and state health codes
- Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
- Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
- Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
- Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Understand the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12-step program.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standard.
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
Organizational Relationship:
- Directly reports to Associate Director of Addiction Services
- Direct reports of this position are none.
Physical Requirement: Ability to drive a vehicle and to ascend/descend stairs.
Working Conditions: Travel within the state using a company van will be required. This position is located in a residential program which is not handicapped accessible. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Food Coordinator will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.
Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
35 Hours per week.