SUMMARY: The Meal Site Monitor oversees the day-to-day activities at the meal sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Open site and make preparations to serve the meals.
- Recruit, organize, and supervise volunteers to assist in the operation of the meal site.
- Promote meal sites in the community and recruit customers.
- Monitor supplies on hand and reorder when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of those who attend the meal site daily.
- Count daily donations, make deposits, and send in weekly accounting reports.
- Make daily reservations with the caterer.
- Take daily reservations and get client signatures when meals are served.
- Attend monthly Meal Site Monitor and Menu Planning meetings.
- Will learn proper portion control.
- Will be trained to understand and adhere to all procedures including participant confidentiality, complaints, and suggestions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May supervise 2 or more volunteers in the Meal Site Program in accordance with the organization's policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must have good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurability.
- Ensure proper handling of food and keep a safe and sanitary meal site at all times.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must become certified in first aid and CPR within 6 months of employment.
- Must pass the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Certification Exam within 6 months of employment.
- Must stay current with first aid, CPR training, and Food Service Sanitation Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While serving food and assisting clients at the meal sites, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and associated with a restaurant environment. Also, will be working around hot and cold foods and must practice good safety habits.
Project NOW is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Positions within Project NOW are primarily grant-funded and funding decreases can affect our staffing needs.
