Shelter Food Services Aide — Flexible Schedule & Pantry Support

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.; 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

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.