Job description

Senior Services for South Sound is looking for a Shelton/Belfair Food Service Coordinator who’ll help prepare and serve food at the meal site for our Senior Nutrition Program in Shelton and Belfair, supporting our organization’s mission and exciting growth!

Senior Services for South Sound (SSSS) is a highly mission-driven 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the quality of life for people as they age. While the focus is on delivering great service to seniors, our organization is filled with caring, thoughtful people who have a lot of fun and heart. As a diverse organization that values integrity, inclusion, respect, results, and service excellence, we are a positive culture where employees are engaged, empowered, and appreciated.

Moreover, we offer awesome benefits!

· Medical, Dental, and/or Vision if working 20 hours or more per week and employed for 60 days;

· Sick Leave in proportion to the FTE with up to 8 hours in a calendar month and no less than 1 hour for every 40 hours worked;

· Paid Vacation with accrual beginning on day 1 of employment at the 1-year level of service which provides up to 8 hours per month, is proportional to hours worked, and can first be taken after 6-months of employment; and

· Retirement: If the employee participates at the 3% level, the employer will match 3% into a retirement fund with eligibility for matching beginning after 6 months of employment.

Come join our team!

What you will be doing:

We’re looking for a Shelton/Belfair Food Service Coordinator to help facilitate the organization’s Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) kitchen and dining room operation at the Shelton and Belfair sites and other related tasks as assigned.

Key outcomes:

The Food Service Coordinator:

● Helps prepare meals for congregate and homebound clients within menu perimeters and ensures that meals are healthy, tasty, attractive, economical, and of the correct portion.

● Ensures food safety practices are properly followed during all aspects of food preparation, storage, and service.

● Helps wash dishes and keeps the kitchen and dining rooms clean and tidy.

● Fills in for the Site Manager and Home Delivery Meal volunteer drivers as needed.

● Assists in supervising and training volunteers.

● Checks agency email daily and corresponds with staff in a timely and professional manner.

● Participates in staff meetings, in-service sessions, and other training sessions.

● Assists with annual fundraising events for SNP.

● Performs other duties as required.

What you will bring:

· Washington State Driver’s License; auto insurance coverage. Must possess or obtain a CPR/First Aid card. Must possess a Food Handler’s permit or obtain one within 30 days of employment and retain it at all times.

· GED or High School diploma.

· Knowledge of best practices of principles and processes for implementing and maintaining food safety practice and regulations.

· Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, food and kitchen safety, time management, food production, good judgment, operation monitoring, good communication, and quality control analysis skills.

· Information ordering, oral comprehension, and working effectively with diverse populations.

Preferred:

Applicants who also possess the following may receive additional consideration from the hiring manager:

● Culinary Arts Program graduate.

● 2+ years of institutional food preparation.

● Supervisory experience.

Why work at SSSS?

SSSS is committed to improving the quality of people as they age and having fun doing it. With a culture of inclusion and positivity, the goal of enriching the lives of seniors is powered by dedicated, inspiring people delivering programs such as Brighter Days Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Dining, Senior Transportation, Care Connection Caregiver Registry, Supportive Services, Health, and Wellness Programs, Adult Learning, Independent Living, and activities and classes featured at our two centers. Moreover, we believe in supporting and taking care of our employees, offering medical, retirement, and paid vacations to eligible employees. Apply with your cover letter, resume or CV, and references today!

*The hiring authority may make a hiring decision at any time. Initial screening will begin on November 30, 2022. It is to the applicant’s advantage to submit materials as soon as possible. The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to six months. **Senior Services for South Sound (SSSS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Contact:

Senior Services for South Sound

222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 586-6181

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.87 - $22.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shelton, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Food Handler's Permit (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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