Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Senior Resource Connection is seeking a part-time SENIOR DINING CENTER SITE OPERATOR. Hours vary and may range from 9:30-1:00 on Monday - Friday.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

This position is accountable for the overall coordination and operation of the nutrition site in order to provide nutritious meals to members and participants of the center.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Supervises the personnel, including volunteers, assigned to the work site.

• Plans and assigns work priorities for assigned staff.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and volunteers.
• Assists in recruiting volunteers to assist with kitchen operations.

2. Coordinates kitchen operations to ensure efficient food service delivery.

• Assures that all appliances are turned on and ready for use.
• Orders food supplies necessary to ensure efficient operations of site.
• Maintains the serving temperature of prepared food to ensure that the hot food stays hot, and the cold food stays cold.
• Assists with the set-up of site facilities, including tables.
• Coordinates clean-up of work site at the end of each day.
• Assures that all food service is performed according to accepted standards of sanitation and safety.
• Responsible for cleanup and sanitation of serving areas prior to meal service and after meals have been served.

3. Prepares daily paperwork for nutrition site.

• Maintains timecards of paid staff and volunteers as required.
• Maintains paperwork on all supplies ordered and received.
• If required, make daily bank deposits.
• Records amount of money collected at work site on daily basis.
• Prepares special reports pertaining to work site demographics when necessary.
• Ensures that registration forms are completed and sent to Nutrition Office.

4. Serves as substitute at other sites, as needed and as directed by supervisor.

5. Attend monthly Site Operator meetings.

6. Performs other related duties as required for the effective operation of the nutrition site.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF: Food service operations, procedures and equipment; sanitation and safety standards; supervisory techniques.

ABILITY TO: Develop effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and senior citizens; organize and maintain accurate records; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; coordinate food service operations, including planning work priorities of subordinates.

SKILL IN: Planning, organizing decorating environment for a pleasing dining experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a standard high school course of a study or equivalent. Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clear record.