Food Services Associate

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supervising and performing daily food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring proper clean-up operations. The Food Services Associate will maintain a basic menu, order food and kitchen supplies, and serve as a job coach teaching job readiness skills to participants. The position requires a servant's heart, aligning with the organization's mission to provide for the homeless, hungry, and those seeking a better future.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent
6 months previous experience in food services role
Valid Driver's License
Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email
Knowledge of methods, principles, processes, materials, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food preparation and customer service
Knowledge of proper food storage and handling techniques, and the quality, safety, and sanitary standards involved in food preparation
Knowledge of production and processing, including cost controls and other techniques for effective operations
Knowledge and experience in assessing, coordinating, and preparing food prep levels
Knowledge of principles of and processes for providing customer satisfaction
Ability to relate to people well, being approachable, as well as have the ability to manage guest needs simultaneously
Service orientation, identifying ways to help other people and develop constructive, cooperative working relationships
Ability to exhibit active listening, verbal comprehension and communication skills
Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations
Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook
Good verbal communication skills
High level of self-motivation
Ability to resolve problems using teamwork

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality meals for guests while maintaining accountability to TRM’s practices of good stewardship.
Prepare and serve food for in-house functions as well as after-hours events.
Reflect the love of Jesus to each guest as the opportunity to serve arises.
Keep all food service equipment and surrounding areas sanitized and properly stored at the end of assignment.
Assist in maintaining cleanliness of dining room.
Maintain the kitchen/dining facilities to meet Board of Health requirements.
Apprise supervisor of problems or situations that arise, such as product shortages, special order, repair, or maintenance needs.
Oversee participants during Vocational Program hours which includes; collaborating with Case Managers, providing initial and ongoing training to participants, giving job/task specific feedback, and participating in Program Participant Vocational Program reviews.
Oversee volunteer groups and program participants.
Demonstrate professional, ethical and moral behavior including boundaries with guests, volunteers and clients.
Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.