Food Service Aide

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. is seeking a Food Services Aide to support the food services program in a 100-bed emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness. The role helps ensure grant compliance and also supports the agency’s adjacent children’s center.

Responsibilities include donation processing, inventory management, meal preparation support, safe food handling, and maintaining kitchen/storage areas with CACFP documentation as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Food Handler's Certificate required.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be organized and pay attention to detail.
• One year experience in food preparation.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM to 6:30PM with some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pick up donations from Houston Food Bank and related programs.
• Conduct daily inventory of food to keep the kitchen stocked.
• Maintain the food pantry including the walk-in freezer and cooler.
• Perform twice-yearly complete inventory and update inventory spreadsheet.
• Monitor and assist staff with meal preparation and serving while ensuring food handling safety rules.
• Assist Food Services Manager and cooks with daily meals.
• Keep storage and kitchen areas clean and orderly.
• Record daily freezer/cooler temperatures and ensure proper storage methods.
• Assist with CACFP documentation and uploading data to Houston Food Bank Portal.
• Perform other duties to meet program needs.

Skills

Food handling

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Food Service Aide

• Full Time/Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule; Monday thru Friday 9:30AM to 6:30PM, some weekends 9:30AM to 6:30PM, subject to change to meet program needs.
• $33,696 annually/ $18.00 per hour

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Food Services Aide who provides supportive services in the food services program in 100-bed emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and individuals experiencing homelessness to ensure compliance with grant guidelines, and also at the agency’s adjacent children’s center.

1. Picking up donation of food products from Houston Food Bank, Houston Food Bank Retail and Harvest Programs, and handle all other community based donations.
2. Conduct daily inventory of food inventory to ensure that kitchen is fully stocked.
3. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the food pantry, to include the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
4. Conduct twice yearly complete inventory of all food products and update inventory spreadsheet.
5. Monitor and assist staff with meal preparation and serving of food to ensure food handling safety rules are enforced.
6. Assist Food Services Manager and cook(s) in preparing/serving daily meals.
7. Ensure food storage and kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly.
8. Assure proper temperatures and methods of food storage to include recording daily freezer/cooler temperatures.
9. Assist Food Services Manager with all relevant documentation to meet program requirements, including CACFP meal production records, uploading data to Houston Food Bank Portal and other donation documentation requirements.
10. Other duties assigned to meet the needs of Food Services program.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Food Handler's Certificate required.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be organized and pay attention to detail.
• One year experience in food preparation.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM to 6:30PM with some weekends, subject to change to meet program needs.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.