Congregate Site Coordinator

Meals On Wheels Orange County Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at‑risk older adults in Central and North Orange County. Our mission is to combat hunger and loneliness among older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks, and to support families through day services. We deliver nearly 2 million meals annually to 20,000 at‑risk older adults. Location: Buena Park, CA Hours: Part Time/ Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (25 hours per week) Hourly Range: $17.50 – $20.50 per hour (Hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience) Job Summary This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the day‑to‑day operations of the Dining Program, including daily meal preparation and support services; supervising personnel and volunteers engaged in providing client services; and performing other job related tasks as appropriate. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for kitchen, food, and serving supplies, which includes ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies for lunch time meal service. Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates in a professional manner the performance of staff and volunteer workers. Organizes and implements a variety of daily programs for participants to include educational speakers and classes, health and physical fitness, safety and security issues, music, entertainment, and other programs which participants request. Monitors staff that take food temperatures and maintain temperature control charts. Checks food upon arrival for accurate delivery and complete meal preparation as menu prescribes. Ensures that all kitchen work surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized and that all food and serving supplies are locked up at the end of each day. Practices safe operating procedures and observes all safety regulations and precautions as prescribed by Meals on Wheels OC. Maintains records and statistical information related to personnel, expenses, participant attendance, donations staff and volunteer outreach efforts. Prepares accurate and timely reports related to same. Responsible for proper handling of meal and community donations according to Meals on Wheels OC policy guidelines and making bank deposits in a timely fashion. Supports outreach and public relations efforts with the goal of increasing program attendance, including representing Meals on Wheels OC Dining Program as necessary before community groups and other service agencies. Develops effective working relationships with members of the community, community groups, and public and private agencies involved in the delivery of human services. Identifies senior needs for supportive services and provides appropriate referrals to Meals on Wheels OC-sponsored programs, as well as other public and private sector community and human services programs. Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required. Performs other duties and assignments related to this job as deemed necessary and appropriate. Education, Experience and Qualifications: Experience supervising and directing staff and volunteers (volunteer work included). Must be able to work well with persons of all ages, especially elderly people. Be able to read, interpret and implement regulations, policies, and procedures. Must be able to maintain complex records and data. Physical Job Requirements: Constantly remains in a stationary position or traverses locations. Constantly operates equipment, computers, or tools. Constantly extends body, arms or hands as needed to perform essential duties and responsibilities. Occasionally ascends/descends and positions self as needed to complete essential duties and responsibilities. Constantly speaks, communicates, interprets or exchanges information accurately. Constantly distinguishes differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and odors. Constantly perceives objects over moderate or long distances, with or without accommodation. Constantly moves, transports, and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Meals on Wheels Orange County is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community SeniorServ, Inc.