Food Service Coordinator Assistant/ Harvest Operator

Salvation Army USA • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference! If you are passionate about making a difference in someone's life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee's success, we encourage you to apply today! Seeking a Part Time Food Service Coordinator Assistant/Harvest Operator on our Team. Our Part Time opportunities offer: Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time, Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment), Tax Deferred Annuity (403B), Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life, Christmas Bonus, Wireless discount for Verizon customers, Free parking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred
• Safe Serv Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Arrive promptly at 8:00 am each morning
• Applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops as necessary
• Weeding and watering planted vegetables
• Harvesting vegetables and other crops manually
• Inspecting crops for signs of disease or infestation and reporting any findings
• Following instructions regarding the care and treatment of specific crops
• Sorting and distributing the harvested produce via Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
• Assist in monitoring timely submission, accuracy, and appropriateness of responses for all required reports for harvesting program, regulatory agency inspections, and follow-up on implementation of corrective actions
• Assist in planning of lunch menu accordingly to include harvested vegetables and assist to prepare and serve meals from 11.30 am-12.30 pm five days a week
• Follow all the rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious of food expiration dates
• Assist in storing and rotating food properly and safely
• Assist in maintaining kitchen cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and all equipment including dishes, as well as food storage clean, in order, and organized
• Report kitchen and equipment problems to immediate supervisor
• Assist in keeping dining and kitchen areas, including floors, tables and chairs, clean and in order daily as well as monitoring conditions in dining room during meals, including interaction among guests
• Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups
• Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces daily
• Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions
• Assist in other duties at the request of the Director of Social Services or Corps Officer

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees