Food Services Associate

We have a full-time opening for a Food Services Associate at The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. The schedule we need to fill in Saturday - Monday and Wednesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Tuesdays and Fridays off). Hourly rate is $15-$17/hour plus shift differentials. 

Our Mission Statement:
 “To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”

Position Description 

To supervise and perform the smooth completion of daily food preparation, serving meals and facilitate proper clean-up operations. Maintain a basic menu, request ordering of food and kitchen supplies promptly. Serve as a job coach teaching job readiness skills to participants. The Food Services Associate should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Facilitation and supervision of food preparation while maintaining the kitchen/dining facilities to meet Board of Health requirements.
• Monitor food inventory and kitchen supplies.
• Oversee participants during Vocational Program hours which includes; collaborating with Case Managers, providing initial and ongoing training to participants, giving job/task specific feedback, and participating in Program Participant Vocational Program reviews.
• Oversee volunteer groups and program participants. 

Other Duties 

• Demonstrate professional, ethical and moral behavior including boundaries with guests, volunteers and clients.
• Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission's Core Values; Organization Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.

Education, Training, and Experience 

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• 6 months previous experience in food services role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
• Knowledge of ServSafe guidelines.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Good verbal communication.
• High level of self motivation.
• Ability to resolve problems using teamwork.