Food Services Assistant

Food Services Assistant

The Food Services Assistant is responsible for assisting in the operation of the Food Services Program.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere for patrons, volunteers and donors to Union Station.
• Provide guidance to volunteers with breakfast preparation and service.
• Organize, courteously acknowledge, and safely process food donations according to Union Station policy
• Assist Associate Director of Food Services in maintaining inventory of food and paper goods
• Prepare food and cook as necessary
• Help maintain all kitchen equipment
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in the kitchen and food storage areas
• Assist Associate Director of Food Services with menu planning
• Maintain organization in pantry and food storage areas
• Deliver meals to Union Station locations
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and mental requirements and work environment:

• Work indoors in temperature controlled environment with regular exposure to extreme indoor temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Stand and sit for long periods of time; move and walk to various locations; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, push, bend, twist, and lift and or move objects (35 lbs.). Use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• See, hear and speak clearly in order to give and receive information and instructions and operate mechanical devices.
• Ability to interact with other employees, clients, customers and members of the public.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints, prioritize work, multi-task, and adapt to changing work demands.
• May require exposure to irritating fluids, solids, or atmospheric conditions.
• May require exposure to high voltage equipment.
• Able to work weekends and holidays and perform on-call duties, as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and respond to direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and staff.
• Knowledge of food storage, preparation and menu planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Position requires mandatory attendance on the day before, day of, and day after Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays.

Education, training and experience:

• One year of experience working in food services or meal preparation in residential facility, cafeteria or commercial food establishment.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• California Department of Health Food Safety Card required.

Union Station Homeless Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer