Impactful Meal Program Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army Eastside Corps is seeking a Meal Program Coordinator to organize and oversee the Eastside Corps meal program, its volunteers, and meal providers. They are responsible for the kitchen and dining room operation, and for professional interactions with volunteers and clients.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Center Director. Duties include meal prep setup, service, cleanup, record keeping, adherence to Health Department regulations, and monthly/yearly statistics

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Ability to work with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to work with other staff members and volunteers is a must.
• Ability to speak English fluently to communicate with volunteers and clients.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be goal-oriented and self-motivated.
• Capable of maintaining high level of integrity.
• Have a working knowledge of The Salvation Army mission or willingness to learn it.
• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices.
• Ability to work within the organization and carry out its policies and procedures.
• Have good people skills and a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining room for the weeknight meal program.
• Greet volunteers who provide and serve the meals.
• Assist with the set-up, serving, and cleanup as requested by the lead meal provider.
• Greet, count, and direct clients as needed.
• Temperature check, weigh and log food donations.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system as needed for clients and volunteers.
• Maintain client files and records as required in WellSky.
• Timely and accurate reporting of monthly and yearly stats to appropriate programs and agencies.
• Maintain Health Department Regulations.
• Nightly walk-through kitchen to dump out any food in refrigerators.
• Monitor participants, volunteers, and meal providers to ensure rules are followed.
• Clean tables and chairs, sweep and mop every day after each meal.
• Empty trashcans and recycle receptacles as needed.
• Pick up donations from various locations.
• Sort donations and distribute them to clients as available.
• Keep the area, inside and outside of the Kitchen & Dining Room, clean and orderly. Eliminate any safety hazards.
• Schedule and communicate with Meal Program Service Providers and Volunteers as needed through email, phone calls, text messages, and mail.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as recommended and approved by the Commanding Officer.
• Conduct assessments as needed to determine whether services offered are relevant.
• Provide input to the budget process for the social service department and keep expenditures within approved budgetary line items.
• Follow all fiscal and financial policies and procedures the Salvation Army Eastside Corps implements.
• Maintain a close working relationship with other Corps personnel.
• Regular attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Cook for various hot lunch programs as needed for service area and weeknight meal program when no Service Provider is scheduled or available.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Eastside Corps is seeking a Meal Program Coordinator to organize and oversee the Eastside Corps meal program, its volunteers, and meal providers. They are responsible for the kitchen and dining room operation, and for professional interactions with volunteers and clients.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Center Director. Duties include meal prep setup, service, cleanup, record keeping, adherence to Health Department regulations, and monthly/yearly statistics