Jewish Family Service
Nutrition Assistant, Congregate Host
Jewish Family Service, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Registered Dietitian Pay Rate:
$18.67-$21.33/hour Total Compensation : In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes: Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include: Generous paid vacation time and sick leave 17 paid holidays, including Federal, Jewish, and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees mental wellness Position Overview: Working within the Nutrition and Aging Care Services Division, the Kitchen Assistant (Congregate Host) is a hub of support for multi-program operations, primarily focusing on administrative tasks, kitchen, warehouse and delivery support, and client-facing customer service. This position will have focused responsibility in two areas: delivery and service of lunch at the College Avenue Older Adult Center and leading an afternoon shift of kitchen volunteers to produce frozen meals and other kitchen prep for the following day. This position requires experience and a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment and interact with staff, volunteers, and clients in a consistently personable, professional, and helpful manner. This is an active position, working with many people across a large division. The schedule will generally be 8:30am to 4:30pm. Responsibilities: Deliver meal components to Congregate dining site, assist Older Adult Center Coordinator to welcome lunch participants, and serve lunch in a welcoming, friendly manner Ensure all procedures for congregate dining are followed with consistency to ensure contract compliance Assist in preparing hot and frozen entrees, preparing and portioning sides, and packaging meals for delivery Oversee a shift of kitchen volunteers to portion and package frozen meals, and other side work in preparation for the following morning Model and foster a culture of respect on the team at all times Maintain a clean and safe work environment Follow food safety guidelines Skills/Abilities That are a Must-Have: Experience in food service industry, customer service, and kitchen preparation Creative problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to variable volunteer staffing levels Ability to read, write and speak basic English Clean DMV and ability to drive both personal and agency vehicles Required Formal Education and/or Licenses: High School diploma or equivalent Physical Demands of the Job:
(Reasonable accommodations may be made, as appropriate) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift. The employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to use kitchen equipment, and dish plates. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The noise level is moderate, so concentration and good hearing are required. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in
Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. *Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Registered Dietitian Pay Rate:
$18.67-$21.33/hour Total Compensation : In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes: Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include: Generous paid vacation time and sick leave 17 paid holidays, including Federal, Jewish, and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees mental wellness Position Overview: Working within the Nutrition and Aging Care Services Division, the Kitchen Assistant (Congregate Host) is a hub of support for multi-program operations, primarily focusing on administrative tasks, kitchen, warehouse and delivery support, and client-facing customer service. This position will have focused responsibility in two areas: delivery and service of lunch at the College Avenue Older Adult Center and leading an afternoon shift of kitchen volunteers to produce frozen meals and other kitchen prep for the following day. This position requires experience and a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment and interact with staff, volunteers, and clients in a consistently personable, professional, and helpful manner. This is an active position, working with many people across a large division. The schedule will generally be 8:30am to 4:30pm. Responsibilities: Deliver meal components to Congregate dining site, assist Older Adult Center Coordinator to welcome lunch participants, and serve lunch in a welcoming, friendly manner Ensure all procedures for congregate dining are followed with consistency to ensure contract compliance Assist in preparing hot and frozen entrees, preparing and portioning sides, and packaging meals for delivery Oversee a shift of kitchen volunteers to portion and package frozen meals, and other side work in preparation for the following morning Model and foster a culture of respect on the team at all times Maintain a clean and safe work environment Follow food safety guidelines Skills/Abilities That are a Must-Have: Experience in food service industry, customer service, and kitchen preparation Creative problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to variable volunteer staffing levels Ability to read, write and speak basic English Clean DMV and ability to drive both personal and agency vehicles Required Formal Education and/or Licenses: High School diploma or equivalent Physical Demands of the Job:
(Reasonable accommodations may be made, as appropriate) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift. The employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to use kitchen equipment, and dish plates. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The noise level is moderate, so concentration and good hearing are required. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in
Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. *Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr