Food Preparation Assistant - Seasonal- Part-time

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Job Description

JOB TITLE

Community Meals Assistant

REPORTS TO

Community Meals Production Manager

SUPERVISES

None

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt DATE:

September 2024

MISSION FOCUS:

Second Harvest's mission is to align with our neighbors and together build hunger free communities. The Community Meals Assistant assists in this effort by partnering with the Community Meals team in successful implementation of the delivered meals programs by assisting our culinary team in the creation of delicious and nutritious meals to feed our neighbors.

BASIC FUNCTION

Assists with the delivery and service of high-quality food to agencies and wholesale customers with a wide variety of nutritional needs; assists with day-to-day operations in specific functions and work areas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the attainment of organizational goals by maintaining quality standards for food preparation and presentation, as well as cleanliness and sanitation. Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly food safety logs.
• Assembles high-quality food for agencies with a wide variety of nutritional needs and dietary restrictions by following Providence recipes (ensuring accurate measurements) and procedure manuals and assuring accurate labeling of all Providence foods.
• Assists in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations for the preparation, service, and nutritional content of food by assisting Chefs in kitchen sanitation program.
• Assists in department's catering operation by working on catering events as needed.
• Ensures safe work areas by complying with all OSHA, health, and sanitation regulations and requirements including, but not limited to, the implementation of safety, hazardous communication, fall prevention, and bloodborne pathogen programs, conducting accident/injury investigations, providing new employee orientation and required in-service training.
• Communicates daily with Community Meals Assistant Production Manager on what product is to be produced/packaged.

Provide training and oversight for volunteers and temporary workers assigned to this area Greet volunteer groups utilizing current SHFB talking points, providing an overview of human safety, food safety, and the scheduled project/activity for the day Ensure positive experience for all volunteers through proper support, training and instruction, and supervision throughout the shift Collaborate with supervisor and other staff to prepare and organize volunteer projects/activities for warehouse tasks. Ability to be flexible and adjust as necessary in consultation with the supervisor Maintain high standards of personal safety for all volunteers and staff

• Inventory- Responsible for reporting daily production levels to Community Meals Assistant Production Manager. Organize meals/ product by contract needs. Meals shall be organized to follow calendar menu. Check cooler/freezer daily based on placement of items pertaining to ServSafe.
• Other tasks as directed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.
• Is ServSafe certified or able to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Communicates effectively in writing, verbally, and in presentations.
• Applies strong math skills accurately in daily tasks.
• Works effectively in a team environment and contributes to shared goals.
• Maintains a strong customer service orientation with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Brings a passion for working with volunteers and inspires volunteer engagement, development, and retention.
• Demonstrates empathy and patience when working with diverse groups.
• Fosters an inclusive, supportive environment for staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Uses cleaning and sanitation practices to maintain a safe, orderly work environment.
• Manages waste control processes and supports accurate inventory practices.
• Demonstrates a quality-focused mindset and applies continuous improvement principles (e.g., TQM) when appropriate.
• Follows safety procedures consistently and promotes a safety-conscious workplace.
• Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and maintains accurate records through strong organizational skills.
• Supports training and staff development through coaching and performance improvement efforts.
• Follows directions accurately and completes tasks with attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to walk, sit, stoop, squat, etc., frequently Able to stand for long periods of time occasionally Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Visual acuity to perform job duties Able to work with a diverse group of people Able to maintain harmonious relationships with volunteers Able to lift up to twenty pounds without assistance Able to tolerate intermittent work inside walk-in freezers maintained at zero degrees or below Able to operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. Basic math skills required Has sufficient sense of smell and taste to support food quality and safety checks when needed (e.g., identifying spoiled or off-spec product). Able to read thermometers and record them correctly. Second Harvest Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer

Pay:

$14.50 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person