Job Title: Senior Nutrition Center – Line Manager

Reports To: Deborah Reynolds & Kitchen Staff

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:45am-12PM / (Need 1 volunteer per day)

Position Overview: The Senior Center Line Manager is responsible for collaborating with check-in helpers, center staff and program manager with ensuring smooth operations of the Senior Nutrition Center. This role is essential for creating a welcoming environment and ensuring that members of the center receive nutritious meals on time and receive the necessary support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Meal Distribution Line: Oversee the line of seniors waiting for meals, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

• Assist Participants: Offer friendly assistance to seniors in line, ensuring they receive the correct meals and addressing any special needs or concerns.

• Maintain Order and Safety: Ensure that the line remains orderly, and that safety protocols are followed.

• Provide Support to Staff: Communicate with kitchen staff & volunteers to ensure that meals are ready for distribution and assist in replenishing food as needed.

• Clean and Organize: Assist with maintaining the area, keeping it clean and tidy during and after meal distribution.

• Report Issues: Report any issues or concerns with meal service or participant needs to the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for working with seniors.

• Empathy and patience when assisting seniors, especially those with mobility or dietary concerns.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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

Working Conditions:

May be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time (up to 3 hours).

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