Meals Program Lead (Student) - Kitchen & Volunteer Manager

University of Wisconsin–Madison; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The River Food Pantry, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, seeks a Meals Program Specialist to support meals programs, lead volunteers, and ensure safe, efficient operations in a busy kitchen environment.

You will prepare, package, and distribute meals, guide volunteers, and help maintain a clean, organized workspace while upholding food safety standards. Multilingual abilities are a plus and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of kitchen experience is preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service is preferred.
• Experience leading others is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve quality, nutritious meals to community members.
• Assist in meal preparation, packaging, service, and clean-up, with a focus on maintaining a clean workspace and training volunteers in daily tasks.
• Set up prep stations for volunteers.
• Lead volunteers in food preparation and distribution.
• Ride in the distribution delivery vehicle throughout the neighborhood delivering meals and/or products.
• Lead volunteers in on-site grocery distribution.
• Communicate station needs to the Meal Floor Coordinator or Meal Coordinator.
• Evaluate food products to assure that quality is consistently maintained.
• Follow proper food handling methods and maintain correct temperature of food.
• Maintain and monitor strict maintenance of personal hygiene, health and safety standards throughout all kitchen areas at all times in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Comply with all applicable health and food safety standards and regulations.
• Assist clients by answering questions or providing additional information.
• Participate in community events as a representative of The River.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational and client needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

The River Food Pantry, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, seeks a Meals Program Specialist to support meals programs, lead volunteers, and ensure safe, efficient operations in a busy kitchen environment.

You will prepare, package, and distribute meals, guide volunteers, and help maintain a clean, organized workspace while upholding food safety standards. Multilingual abilities are a plus and a background check is required.