Food Service Aide

Food Service Aide

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule; Monday thru Friday 9:30AM to 6:30PM, some weekends 9:30AM to 6:30PM, subject to change to meet program needs.

$33,696 annually/ $18.00 per hour

Description The Bridge is seeking a Food Services Aide who provides supportive services in the food services program in 100-bed emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and individuals experiencing homelessness to ensure compliance with grant guidelines, and also at the agency's adjacent children's center.

1. Picking up donation of food products from Houston Food Bank, Houston Food Bank Retail and Harvest Programs, and handle all other community based donations.
2. Conduct daily inventory of food inventory to ensure that kitchen is fully stocked.
3. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the food pantry, to include the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
4. Conduct twice yearly complete inventory of all food products and update inventory spreadsheet.
5. Monitor and assist staff with meal preparation and serving of food to ensure food handling safety rules are enforced.
6. Assist Food Services Manager and cook(s) in preparing/serving daily meals.
7. Ensure food storage and kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly.
8. Assure proper temperatures and methods of food storage to include recording daily freezer/cooler temperatures.
9. Assist Food Services Manager with all relevant documentation to meet program requirements, including CACFP meal production records, uploading data to Houston Food Bank Portal and other donation documentation requirements.
10. Other duties assigned to meet the needs of Food Services program.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Food Handler's Certificate required.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be organized and pay attention to detail.
• One year experience in food preparation.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM to 6:00PM with some weekends, subject to change to meet program needs.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver's License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.