Job Title:Senior Nutrition Center - Kitchen Helpers

Reports To:Deborah Reynolds & Kitchen Staff

Schedule:Monday thru Friday 8:30am-12:30PM / (Need 2 volunteers per day)

Position Overview:The Senior Center Kitchen Helper is responsible with food preparation, meal service to seniors, and overall support of daily operations at the center. This role is essential for creating a welcoming environment and ensuring that members of the center receive nutritious meals and necessary support.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation:

• Assist in preparing meals under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager or Head Cook, including chopping, cooking, and organizing ingredients.

• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are maintained in the kitchen.

Meal Service:

• Help serve meals to residents, ensuring that dietary needs and preferences are accommodated.

• Clean and organize the dining area before and after meals.

Kitchen Maintenance:

• Assist in washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

• Help keep the kitchen clean and organized, including sweeping, mopping, and taking out the trash.

Community Engagement:

• Build positive relationships with residents, offering support and encouragement as needed.

• Participate in organizing activities or events that promote community and engagement within the shelter.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and safety practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to working with unhoused individuals in need.

• Ability to work as part of a team and take directions from supervisors.

• Physical ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and equipment up to 25 LBS as needed.

• Patience and empathy for working with seniors.

• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese or Mandarin a plus.

Working Conditions

May be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Please be aware this role requires indoor activity and is working with seniors (55+ years old)

Appropriate Attire: Please wear closed-toe shoes (not sandals, heels, flipflops). Shirts should be short or long-sleeved (no spaghetti straps, strapless, sleeveless, mid-riff showing or tank top types). Shorts/dresses/skirts should be longer in length, appropriate for comfortably bending and reaching items.

Required:

• Age Requirements: 18 or older. You must be confirmed to participate. No walk-ins.

• Sign up to volunteer through this site.

• Connect with volunteer coordinator to discuss interest & next steps in onboarding process.

• Volunteers interested in committing over 40 hours a year must complete a Background Check to serve. No Exceptions.

• ID Required to confirm identification when completing onboarding volunteer paperwork.

If you have any question related to this role, feel free to reach out to Estefani Gomez Pacheco, The Salvation Army Volunteer & Protecting The Mission Coordinator at [email protected] or (408)282-1165 Extension 3218

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