Job Details

Department: Community Outreach and Services

Reports to: Community Services Manager
Status: Temporary, Part-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

Start Date & Duration: Immediately, expected 4-week period with optional extension by mutual agreement
Hours: 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Compensation: $21.00 an hour

BACKGROUND

St. Mary's Center, www.stmaryscenter.org, is a community of hope, healing and justice. We provide nutrition, advocacy, counseling, shelter, and social support to seniors and preschoolers in the heart of Oakland. St. Mary's Center operates transitional housing, a senior center, and preschool and is developing permanent supportive housing as part of a comprehensive, collaborative community development strategy along the San Pablo Avenue corridor. We are proud of an excellent multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality services to people with urgent needs. Charity Navigator awarded us a 4- star rating for fiscal management and integrity for six consecutive years, and St. Mary's Center is the California Association of Nonprofits 2021 District 9 Nonprofit of the Year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Food Program Assistant assists the Food Program Team in prepping, cooking, serving, distributing meals, and cleanup after meal services. The Assistant also helps maintain food inventory and donations.

PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities

Food preparation (60%)

• Assist the Food Program Team in properly storing groceries and preparing breakfast and lunch.

• Cleans, portions, and cuts or peels various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Portions and arranges food on serving dishes, trays, and carts.

• Follow food safety guidelines to protect health and ensure safe products.

Food inventory, health, and sanitation(30%)

• Support the Food Program Team in maintaining up-to-date food inventory.

• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage to the kitchen.

• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage, following FIFO (first in, first out) method.

• Support the Food Program Team in maintaining clean, sanitary conditions in the kitchen and work area.

• Washes dishes and assists with cleaning tasks throughout the shift.

• Assists with the removal of trash, taking it to designated disposal areas.

Program Support (10%)

• Participate in training, staff meetings, and program development as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Food Handler Certified or completion of the online certification by the end of your first day.

• Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning systems, kitchen tools, and equipment.

• Ability to communicate with Seniors, Preschool Families, and Clients in an engaging and respectful way.

• Able to maintain positive relationships within a multicultural team.

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong preference for experience working with older adults, especially homeless and/or formerly homeless seniors.

• Manner that models respectful relationships with program participants, staff, and members of the broader community.

• Work or volunteer experience in human services, homelessness, or nutrition.

GENERAL STAFF ROLES
Along with all employees, theFood Program Assistant is expected to:

• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among leadership and staff.

• Follow policies and procedures to ensure that the principles of St. Mary's Center are implemented.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and in accordance with professional codes of conduct.

• Understand the mission, values, and principles of St. Mary's Center and apply them in work responsibilities.

• Participation in evening and weekend events may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. In general, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Must be able to clearly communicate with others (verbally and in writing) to understand them and to be understood.

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to four hours.

• Must be able to effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business.

• Must be able to communicate over a phone, email, text and take notes.

St. Mary's Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Saint Mary's Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal Employment Opportunity. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, St. Mary's Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if St. Mary's Center is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the convection, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.