Meal Service Coordinator - Per Diem

JFSA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service LA seeks a Meal Service Coordinator to ensure that participants receive appetizing, safe food delivered on-site or at home. The role requires strong customer service, a valid CA driver’s license with insurance, and the ability to manage data entry and meal coordination for seniors.

You will organize nutrition sites, assist in packing meals, maintain records, and support outreach while ensuring food safety and compliance with HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented
• Valid CA driver’s license with proof of insurance and clean driving record
• Experience with elderly or in social services
• Ability to maintain records and coordinate site activities
• Ability to work with volunteers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math and data entry skills
• Familiarity with email and database systems
• Ability to lift 30 lb and perform physical tasks
• Capable of repetitive duties and standing for long periods
• Criminal background check required

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate a senior nutrition site, including data entry and serving food per HACCP guidelines
• Coordinate and assist in assembling and packing home-delivered meals for delivery or grab-and-go
• Maintain records, attend meetings and trainings as required
• Conduct outreach to meet annual attendance goals
• Maintain food wastage under 3% and monitor temperatures and safety procedures
• Enter weekly client meal participation data for reporting
• Monitor donations and make deposits as needed
• Maintain waiting lists and update client databases
• Complete intake assessments and update the data system
• Comply with program guidelines and assist with office duties

Skills

Customer Service

CA Driver's License

Job description

We all face challenges and transitions in our lives, and when we do, we must be able to count on the strength of community for support. For the people of Los Angeles, Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is that trusted source of support. We are a comprehensive network of services that welcomes individuals and families of all ages and identities to our full spectrum of care. Our highly trained staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, and fulfillment.

JFSLA staff share in our mission and work towards our goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFS demonstrates our commitment to our staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a nurturing environment.

JFSLA is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we seek the unique contributions that individuals can bring from all backgrounds. We strive for a diverse team in order to better serve our clients and ensure our excellence as an organization in identifying, designing and delivering solutions.

Be part of our commitment and join our family. For more information on our philosophy and services, please tour our website www.jfsla.org

The Meal Service Coordinator assures that participants receive appetizing and safe food, either onsite or at home.

Qualifications:

• Customer Service Oriented
• Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance and clean driving record

• Must have valid CA driver’s license and proof of Insurance
• Travel to multiple work sites may be required
• Experience working with the elderly or in social service organizations
• Must be able to maintain records, work easily with a variety of people, and organize site activities
• Must be able to work with volunteers
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Basic math and record keeping skills
• Experience with basic data entry and the ability to quickly learn email and record/data base systems required.
• Must obtain ServSafe Manager certification within 2 months of employment
• Able to lift 30lb with or without assistance
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull, raise arms above head, twist and grip items with or without assistance
• Must be able to stand for long period of time
• Must be able to use both hands and capable of performing repetitious duties

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Organize and coordinate a senior nutrition site which may include data entry responsibilities and serve food according to HACCP guidelines
• Coordinate and assist in the assembly and packing of home delivered meals for delivery and/or grab and go
• Maintain records, attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Perform outreach activities to ensure the program meets annual attendance goals.
• Maintain food wastage < 3%
• Observe all food safety procedures, including accurately taking and recording food/equipment temperatures
• Enter data on client meal participation weekly to ensure timely reporting to program funding sources
• Monitor/ record donations and make bank deposits as needed
• Maintain updated waiting list for all areas
• Complete client intake assessment forms to evaluate program eligibility and update data base accordingly
• Maintain records; attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Comply with all program guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with other routine office duties as assigned

Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran

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