Dining Center worker

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. The Dining Center Worker promotes good health and well-being for older adults by assisting in organizing and coordinating activities at the congregate dining center to increase socialization The Food Service Worker position pays $16.00/hour. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Generous benefits include:

403b retirement savings 403b agency contribution 11 days of paid vacation to start Sick and personal leave 12 paid holidays Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Responsibilities include: Responsible for dining room set up and clean up Maintains list of reservations as needed Participates in special community events, (i.e. health fairs, holiday luncheons) Complies with federal and state program and health and safety regulations Assists with assembling and portioning food as needed Explains program and contribution system to first-time attendees Encourages participant interest in available programming Handles difficult participants with respect and effectiveness Recognizes conditions or circumstances that affect participants health and/or safety and makes referrals to department staff where appropriate Orients and oversees volunteers as to meal program regulation Delegates responsibilities to volunteers Effectively handles and respectfully encourages contributions, meeting all agency, state and federal guidelines Understands and respectfully enforces program eligibility requirements Educates participants as to the vital importance of their voluntary contributions Ensures proper cash handling policies and procedures are followed; forwards contributions to Finance Department for deposit

Reporting:

Prepares participant attendance, financial, and meal count reports and other records according to requirements for program reporting Follows data collection guidelines to ensure proper collection of required information for funding sources and other agency guidelines when signing up participants Thoroughly inputs or completes and submits all required paperwork in an accurate, legible and timely manner, following agency guidelines Compiles meal participation statistics, including number of meals served Submits monthly report to the Aging Coordinator Other Facts Must assume the responsibility for meeting the transportation needs as required by the nature of the position. Complies with and enforces the Safety and Health Policy Standards in all work situations Promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent AND two years experience working in human services with older adults or adults with disabilities preferred An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as indicated above Required skills and abilities: Ability to communicate with tact and courtesy and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, volunteers, and the general public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Computer skills Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Physical Demands:

Constantly:

Activity/condition exists from 2/3 or more of the time Talks and listens to communicate in person and on the telephone Uses vision to read and prepare paper and computerized reports Stands to greet and assist clients Sits at desk for completion of paperwork, reading, and computer work

Frequently:

Activity/condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Stands to file and make photocopies Walks in and around congregate site Lifts and carries objects weighing 10 pounds

Occasionally:

Activity/condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Reaches to set tables, to file and retrieve paperwork Stoops and bends to access file drawers Lifts food supplies or materials weighing up to 30 pounds Travels to work-related meetings and outside appointments Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.