Food Services Associate

Food Services Associate Our Mission Statement:

"To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future." We have a full-time opening for a Food Services Associate at The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Hourly rate starting at $17/hour plus shift differentials. The schedule we are filling Friday - Tuesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Full-Time Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Group Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans Position Description To supervise and perform the smooth completion of daily food preparation, serving meals and facilitate proper clean-up operations. Maintain a basic menu, request ordering of food and kitchen supplies promptly. Serve as a job coach teaching job readiness skills to participants. The Food Services Associate should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Key Tasks and Responsibilities Provide high-quality meals for guests while maintaining accountability to TRM's practices of good stewardship. Prepare and serve food for in-house functions as well as after-hours events. Perform all of this while reflecting the love of Jesus to each guest as the opportunity to serve arises. Keep all food service equipment and surrounding areas sanitized and properly stored at the end of assignment and assist in maintaining cleanliness of dining room. Maintain the kitchen/dining facilities to meet Board of Health requirements. Apprise supervisor of problems or situations that arise, such as product shortages, special order, repair, or maintenance needs. Oversee participants during Vocational Program hours which includes; collaborating with Case Managers, providing initial and ongoing training to participants, giving job/task specific feedback, and participating in Program Participant Vocational Program reviews. Oversee volunteer groups and program participants. Other Duties Demonstrate professional, ethical and moral behavior including boundaries with guests, volunteers and clients. Attend quarterly All Staff meetings. Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission's Core Values; Organization Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others. Education, Training, and Experience High School Degree of equivalent 6 months previous experience in food services role. Valid Driver's License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email. Knowledge of ServSafe guidelines. Certification preferred. Knowledge of methods, principles, processes, materials, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food preparation and customer service. Knowledge of proper food storage and handling techniques, and the quality, safety, and sanitary standards involved in food preparation. Knowledge of production and processing, including cost controls and other techniques for effective operations. Knowledge and experience in assessing, coordinating, and preparing food prep levels. Knowledge of principles of and processes for providing customer satisfaction. Ability to relate to people well, being approachable, as well as have the ability to manage guest needs simultaneously. Service orientation, identifying ways to help other people and develop constructive, cooperative working relationships. Ability to exhibit active listening, verbal comprehension and communication skills. Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations. Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook. Good verbal communication skills. High level of self-motivation. Ability to resolve problems using teamwork. Flexibility in work hours as needed to assure proper coverage.