Dining Room Technician

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a friendly Dining Room Technician to help keep the dining room clean, stocked, and welcoming for neighbors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members.

The role focuses on meal prep support, receiving and storing donated foods, and assisting with the Brown Bag Program throughout shifts. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with occasional weekend or event hours as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• Friendly, service-oriented approach for diverse neighbors and staff.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting with high accountability.
• Respect for Catholic tradition and St. Vincent de Paul values.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining area for meals, assist with service flow, and tidy after meals.
• Receive, store, and manage donated food and supplies per procedures.
• Support volunteers and guests, maintain clean dining room and restrooms.
• Maintain floors and surfaces free of spills, sanitize as directed.
• Assist with the Brown Bag Program and general site tasks as needed.

Skills

Service-minded

Multitasking

Flexibility

Respectful demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dining Room Technician

Part-Time | Non-Exempt

Occasional event or weekend hours may be required to support events or urgent operational needs.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a friendly, dependable, and hardworking Dining Room Technician to help keep our dining room clean, stocked, and welcoming for the neighbors we serve, as well as our staff, volunteers, donors, and community members. In this role, you will focus on preparing for meal service, managing food deliveries and storage, and keeping the dining room and restrooms spotless throughout the day.

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, the Dining Room Technician is the backbone of SVDP's dining room services. You will set up for service, receive and store donated food, support volunteers with our Brown Bag Program, and greet and thank everyone who comes through our doors. No two days are exactly alike, and your flexibility helps make every meal possible. Through this work you will help carry out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul with dignity, compassion, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Set up tables and chairs for meal service, and clear chairs after lunch as service winds down.
• Accept food and donation deliveries as they arrive, thanking donors and pausing other tasks as needed.
• Sort, weigh, label, date, and store delivered items in the proper storage areas.
• Pull items from the freezer for the following week's menu under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.
• Support the Brown Bag Program by setting out items, keeping volunteers supplied, and cleaning up as bags are made.
• Keep floors free of food and liquid at all times, using "wet floor" signs when mopping spills.
• Sweep and mop the dining room and restrooms; clean and wipe tables, chairs, windowsills, and walls as directed.
• Clean restrooms and keep them stocked with supplies.
• Monitor and empty trash cans throughout each shift, take full bins to the dumpster, and keep trash bins locked.
• Welcome, support, and thank volunteers, community members, donors, guests, and staff.
• Drive as directed and approved by the Director of Food Services.

Who We're Looking For

Required

• A friendly, service-minded person who treats every individual with dignity and respect and works well with vulnerable populations and SVDP staff.
• The ability to safely operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting that requires multitasking and flexibility.
• Respect for and support of the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul.
• Someone willing to work occasional events or weekend hours as needed.

Preferred

• A high school diploma.
• Food service experience.
• A valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods and stoop and bend frequently.
• Able to move around buildings on campus.
• Work is performed in a dining room environment with variable temperatures.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need. If you are looking for meaningful part‑time work where your hard work and warm welcome help put a hot meal in front of neighbors every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We are an E-Verify Program Participant.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.