Gathering Place Operations Coordinator – part time (27hrs/week)

Do you have experience with food operations and providing service to the community? Are you passionate about fostering a positive experience for guests?

The Gathering Place serves free evening meals to homeless and near-homeless individuals and families living in our community. Community Action’s Gathering Place is looking for a helpful Operations Coordinator to support the serving operations of the Gathering Place. This role will also provide orientation and supervise volunteers.

This position is part time, 27 hours per week. The hours are;

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (12:30pm to 6:30pm)

Thursday (3:30pm to 6:30pm)

Starting Pay: $20.11/hour.

The Role

• Oversee the meal serving operations of The Gathering Place in absence of the Manager or Coordinator.
• Plan and coordinate food preparation, meal service and production to ensure consistent standards of high quality in all aspects of food handling.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen utensils, equipment and food preparation areas.
• Receive and verify deliveries, maintaining proper storage conditions.
• Supervise volunteers providing services during mealtimes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Training in food preparation and experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written proficiency of the English language is required.
• Previous experience in providing direct services to client base preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level II Food Handler’s Permit.
• Must be able to use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Previous experience managing food operations desired.
• Sensitivity to the experiences, needs, and strengths of low-income and diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• 401K with employer match.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts our community.
  
  

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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