Food Services Assistant

Union Station Homeless Services•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant assists in operating the Food Services Program at Union Station Homeless Services. The role supports meal preparation and service, food donation processing, inventory, kitchen and storage-area organization, equipment upkeep, and meal delivery to Union Station locations. The position also helps create a welcoming atmosphere for patrons, volunteers, and donors and works with the Associate Director of Food Services on inventory and menu planning. The role is performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment, with regular exposure to extreme indoor temperatures and usually moderate noise. It involves interacting with employees, clients, customers, volunteers, and the public; working effectively under time constraints; prioritizing and multitasking; and adapting to changing demands. The role may involve exposure to irritating fluids, solids, or atmospheric conditions and high-voltage equipment. Weekend and holiday work, on-call duties, and mandatory attendance on the day before, day of, and day after Christmas and Thanksgiving are required.

Requirements

One year of experience working in food services or meal preparation in a residential facility, cafeteria, or commercial food establishment.
California Department of Health Food Safety Card required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as a team member and respond to direction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and staff.
Knowledge of food storage, preparation, and menu planning.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work under time constraints, prioritize work, multitask, and adapt to changing work demands.
Ability to lift 35 pounds and perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
Ability to see, hear, and speak clearly to exchange information and instructions and operate mechanical devices.
Availability to work weekends and holidays and perform on-call duties as required.
Mandatory attendance on the day before, day of, and day after Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere for patrons, volunteers, and donors.
Guide volunteers in breakfast preparation and service.
Organize, acknowledge courteously, and safely process food donations according to Union Station policy.
Assist the Associate Director of Food Services with maintaining inventory of food and paper goods.
Prepare and cook food as necessary.
Help maintain kitchen equipment.
Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen and food-storage environment.
Assist the Associate Director of Food Services with menu planning.
Maintain organization in pantry and food-storage areas.
Deliver meals to Union Station locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.