Community Resource Aide

Career Opportunities at SOME (So Others Might Eat); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 2,535,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

SOME So Others Might Eat is seeking a full-time Community Resources Aide to join the Dining Room team in NW Washington, DC. The role focuses on coordinating daily food service operations, managing volunteers, and maintaining a welcoming environment for clients.

Responsibilities include meals service, kitchen cleaning, tracking meal counts, and coordinating with the Central Kitchen Program. CPR/First Aid and Food Handler certification are preferred; state license willingness is noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1–3 years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily dining room operations and ensure quality service.
• Manage volunteers and maintain a clean, organized dining and shower area.
• Track meal counts and adhere to service timelines.
• Provide food/beverage service and assist with grocery organization for delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SOME So Others Might Eat provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington DC helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives improve lives and help transform the lives of individuals and families their communities and the systems and structures that affect them Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health continued sobriety job training living wage employment and affordable housing We meet immediate needs with food clothing and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope dignity and greater independence

SOME So Others Might Eat is currently seeking a full time Community Resources Aide to join our Dining Room department on O Street in NW Washington DC

Compensation

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture mission and core values The hourly range for this position is 1840 to 2000 and may be commensurate with experience

Position Description

The Community Resources Aide is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily food service operations managing volunteer participation and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of dining and shower facilities This role ensures that clients receive consistent quality services in a supportive and welcoming environment The Community Resources Aide plays a vital role in the smooth operation of daily activities within the community resource center

Schedule

Tuesday Saturday 630 am 230 pm 40 hours per week

Required

• High School Diploma
• 1 3 yrs customer service experience

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED; 3 years of customer service experience; experience providing service to the homeless

License Certification

• CPRFirst Aid; Food Handler Certification Willing to obtain a state license

Knowledge

• Knowledge of SOME Programs and services
• Customer service skills to interact with volunteers and clients
• Ability to use tact and respect to address client concerns
• Time management with the ability to prioritize
• Able to communicate with diverse audiences
• Flexible and able to multitask when required

Expected Contributions

Dining Room Operations

• Provide food and beverage service for clients
• Provide deep cleaning of the kitchen
• Act as dining room host on a rotating schedule
• Track meal count for breakfast and lunch
• Reset dining service and clean in between meals
• Adhere to the serving timeline and communicate the timeline to volunteers
• Receive food donations and stock shelves
• Monitor supplies and replenish as needed
• Organize groceries for the Central Kitchen Program and package them for delivery
• Monitor dining room activity and guest behavior and contact Public Safety as needed

Shower Operations

• Oversee and run shower operations within allotted periods
• Dispense shower supplies and towels to guests
• Ensure towels are returned for laundering
• Wash towels and washcloths daily
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the waiting room
• Clean bathroom stalls
• Keep statistics on shower usage
• Reports to Senior Director Community Resources

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods
• Must be able to move around all levelsfloors of the building

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Position Designation

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME In this position you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana

Equal Opportunity Statement

SOME Inc is a proactive equal opportunity employer We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status SOME Inc is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users

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