On Call Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Catholic Charities Peter Claver Community provides permanent placement and comprehensive care to 32 San Francisco residents who have disabling HIV/AIDS, are very low income, homeless and/or struggle with major psychiatric disorders or substance abuse challenges. To minimize the utilization of hospital emergency rooms, crisis services and other publicly funded health systems, the staff is able to address most problems on-site.

The Food Service Worker prepares nutritious meals and snacks for the Peter Claver clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves nutritious meals according to the set menu plan.
• Maintains cleanliness and ensures safety in the kitchen, dining and food areas.
• Maintains organization and stock of the food pantries and refrigerators.
• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Trains and oversees volunteers and staff assisting in food preparation and clean up.
• Serves as an assistant to the Food Service Coordinator, providing shift back up and other support as needed.
• Prepares reports and documentation as requested.
• Completes administrative duties when necessary.
• Monitors kitchen budget in tandem with the Food Service Coordinator.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience :

• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience of two years in the preparation of food for large groups in a commercial or residential setting, with training in nutrition or food preparation program desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Read and understand written instructions and recipes.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation safety required.
• Skills include sensitivity to the resident population, including the ability understand and follow oral and written directions and in work cooperatively in a team environment; and sufficient written communication.
• Assignment to other than normal day shift hours and week-end and holiday shifts may be necessary, depending upon the facility to which assigned.
• Planning ability.
• Ability to work with a dietitian.
• Achievement Oriented.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.
• Client Oriented.
• Organizational Awareness.

Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Prerequisites Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:

Fingerprints: Required - TB Screening - Negative Tuberculosis Test: Required - First Aid Certificate: Required