Food Service Coordinator- Mornings

City Rescue Mission of Lansing•Lansing, MI

3d•$14 - $16

About The Position

The Food Service Coordinator oversees meal service for guests at an assigned City Rescue Mission facility and manages volunteers and guest cleaning crews to ensure the cafeteria, kitchen, and storage areas are properly cleaned and sanitized. The role requires a strong understanding of food safety, the ability to multitask and maintain an organized workstation under pressure, and the ability to complete tasks independently, accurately, and on time. The Coordinator is expected to interact with guests and volunteers in a friendly, encouraging, consistent, and firm manner while enforcing shelter policies and food-safety practices. The position is scheduled for the first shift, with availability required between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.; exact times vary by location. The posting also describes additional meal pickup and delivery duties assigned to the second-shift Coordinator. The Coordinator must support the Mission’s Christian purpose, be prepared to share the Gospel and pray with guests, live in submission to the Christian Bible, and maintain membership in good standing in a local evangelical church. The work environment can be noisy and distracting. The role may occasionally involve low or high temperatures, outdoor weather, and small or enclosed spaces. Physical demands include navigating up to two flights of stairs, frequently lifting 25 pounds in all directions, occasionally lifting 50 pounds or more, standing or walking for more than three hours, and performing physically taxing work for extended periods. The pay range is $14.00–$16.00 per hour. The posting lists the position as part-time.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Driver’s license required.
ServSafe certification, or ability to become certified within 90 days of employment, preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite preferred.
Ability to manage groups of volunteers and guests with kindness and firmness.
Ability to maintain a clean and sanitized work environment.
Ability to interact respectfully with guests and volunteers regardless of their background, temperament, preferences, or life choices.
Detail-oriented, organized, thorough, and able to multitask.
Ability to continually assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assignments.
Be prepared to explain the hope of Christian faith with gentleness and respect, live in submission to the Christian Bible, pursue ongoing religious training and fellowship, and be a member in good standing of a local evangelical church.
Able to work consistently in a noisy, distraction-filled environment.
Able to navigate stairs, frequently lift 25 pounds in all directions, occasionally lift 50 pounds or more, stand or walk for more than three hours, and perform physically taxing work for extended periods.
Able to visually scan indoor and outdoor areas in varying light, occasionally perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions, and communicate clearly to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certified or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Proficient use of Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

Oversee meal service to guests at the assigned facility and manage volunteers and guests assisting with serving, ensuring food-safety rules and best practices are followed.
Manage guest cleaning crews and volunteers to ensure the cafeteria, kitchen, and storage areas are thoroughly cleaned each shift.
Maintain food and refrigerator temperature logs for food safety and accurate record keeping.
Inventory available items each shift, ensuring items are dated, within date, and rotated.
Communicate needs, guest counts, and other relevant information to Food Service staff by email.
Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Show the love of Christ, be prepared to share the Gospel, and pray regularly with guests.
As assigned for the second shift, pick up meals from the Offsite Kitchen, deliver them to all facilities, collect leftovers from all facilities, and return them to the Offsite Kitchen.
Complete tasks assigned by the Food Services Director and serve as needed throughout the City Rescue Mission.