Congregate Kitchen 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: Newport Beach, CA

Hours: Part Time/ Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (25 hours per week)

Hourly Range: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour (Hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience)

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties related to the preparation and serving of meals to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for all kitchen, food, and serving supplies, including ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Maintains kitchen in clean and sanitary condition.
• Takes food temperatures as required and maintains temperature control chart.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and food handling techniques.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory training sessions and meetings as prescribed by the Site Manager and/or administrative personnel.
• Checks food upon its arrival for accurate delivery and completes meal preparation as menu prescribes.
• Ensures that everything in kitchen is cleaned up and that all food and serving supplies are locked up at the end of each program day.
• Practices safe operating procedures and observe all safety regulations and precautions as prescribed by Community SeniorServ.
• Supervises food service volunteers and support staff.
• Performs other duties and assignments related to this job as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Site Manager.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

Previous experience in ordering, storage, preparation and serving of food. Able to work independently, with a minimum of supervision, and works well under pressure. Must pass post-offer physical.

Physical Job Requirements

Constantly remains in a stationary position and traverses locations. Constantly operates equipment, computers, or tools. Constantly extends body, arms or hands as needed to perform essential duties and responsibilities. Constantly ascends/descends and occasionally 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.