Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association Hiring for Meals on Wheels Food Service Aide – Monee, IL at Monee, IL Full Time

**Must be vaccinated and have proof of vaccinations**

TITLE: Food Service Aide

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Site Manager

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Responsible for receiving, storing, preparing and properly serving the meals in correct portions and cleaning of the food preparation and food service area.

25 hours per week $15.00/hr

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accepts food and supply deliveries and confirms correct item receipts.

2. Stores food correctly — dry, refrigerated and frozen.

3. Takes and records temperatures of hot and cold food items, ensuring food safety

4. Prepares hot and cold foods on day of service.

5. Packages Home Delivered Meals for daily delivery

6. Sets up and runs serving area for smooth flowing client service.

7. Works with and assists in supervising volunteer kitchen assistants helping with food preparation, Home Delivered Meal packaging, and food service.

8. Cleans equipment and utensils used in food preparation, all food preparation surfaces and all food service areas.

9. Cleans dining room as assigned.

10. Other duties as assigned.

11. Creates daily route sheets and communicates changes to drivers

12. Enters reporting information on the computer as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have knowledge of food preparation and serving principles. Must have knowledge of food service equipment and correct food portioning. Must know how to handle food in a safe and sanitary manner, and work in a neat and clean manner. Must be able to work well with seniors and volunteers. Must be able to follow verbal instructions with little supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS: At nutrition sites, exposure to cleaning and/or chemical solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be able to lift/push 50 lbs.

2. Must be able to walk.

3. Must be able to carry, bend and reach.

4. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the physical, mental and emotional stress of the position.

TRAVEL: Some travel may be required. A car may be required, with valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of state-mandated insurance.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00/hour

Experience:

• working with food: 2 years (Preferred)
• customer service or working with senior citizens: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Location:

• Melrose Park, IL

License:

• Food service sanitation (Preferred)

Shifts:

• Morning (Required)
• Mid-Day (Required)

Hours per week:

• 25

Community Nutrition Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location