On Call Food Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure safety in the kitchen, dining and food areas.
• Maintain organization and stock of the food pantries and refrigerators.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• The ability to train and oversee volunteers and staff assisting in food preparation and clean up.
• Serve as an assistant to the Food Service Coordinator, providing shift back up and other support as needed.
• Prepare reports and documentation as requested.
• Complete administrative duties when necessary.
• Monitor kitchen budget in tandem with the Food Service Coordinator
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.
• Experience would normally include two years in the preparation of food for large groups in a commercial or residential setting, with training in a nutrition or food preparation program desirable.
• 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

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Catholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs – homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease -- to name a few – with compassion and services of highest quality.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Company Description

Catholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs – homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease -- to name a few – with compassion and services of highest quality.\r\n\r\nCATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.\r\n\r\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.