Community Meal Services Coordinator

Ultipro; Staples (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a part-time Dining Assistant to support community meals for seniors, deliver and package home-delivered meals, and help create a welcoming atmosphere.

This role performs duties 9:30am–1pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekends, and pays $13.44 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. You will coordinate meal service operations, assist volunteers, maintain records, and engage with diners to promote a positive community image.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow verbal instructions.
• Six months to one year of full-time equivalent experience in group leadership activities and working with older adults in a host/hostess role or comparable food service experience.
• Must be willing to build strong relationships with community organizations to enhance support services for seniors.
• Must possess creativity and knowledge of public relations to create a positive image of the agency.
• Must be outgoing and well organized.
• Experience in basic computer applications is preferred, but training is available.
• Must be willing to grow with the ever-changing community.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily meal service operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of nutritious meals to homebound seniors or vulnerable adults.
• Manage volunteer scheduling, training, and retention to maintain efficient meal distribution and positive client experiences.
• Maintain accurate client and volunteer records, meal counts, and program documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts client outreach, helps identify unmet needs and connects clients with additional community resources.
• Collaborates with community partners, healthcare providers, and local agencies to expand services and improve program effectiveness.
• Monitors food safety standards and ensures compliance with sanitation and health regulations.
• Resolves client and volunteer concerns promptly, fostering strong relationships and high satisfaction levels.

Skills

Group leadership

Public relations

Outgoing

Organization

Customer service

Computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a part-time Dining Assistant to support community meals for seniors, deliver and package home-delivered meals, and help create a welcoming atmosphere.

This role performs duties 9:30am–1pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekends, and pays $13.44 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. You will coordinate meal service operations, assist volunteers, maintain records, and engage with diners to promote a positive community image.