THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
The Community Services Divisionis the primary provider for community programs and assistance through the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This division is responsible for offering a wide range of services including Veterans Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Weatherization, and Older Adult Programs. Older Adult programs includes both The Club Older Adult Day Services Program facility and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), providing services to El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older, through programs that include: Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Senior Legal, Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy (HICAP), and more!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mealsite Coordinator coordinates the delivery of meal service at a senior center meal site and provides for necessary clean up of food service areas.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
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Work closely with other center staff to coordinate food service program with other activities including supportive services.
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Ensure that food service meets acceptable health and program standards.
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Prepare, clean and set up table areas for meal service, check meal service equipment and operate steam table.
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Coordinate the work of, assigns, and trains volunteers and part-time staff in meal service methods
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Act as host/hostess and is responsible for client registration and collection of monies and related recordkeeping.
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Assist in actual food service and may relieve in kitchen for meal preparation and/or clean up.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
Ideal Candidate Statement
The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Senior Nutrition program is looking for a friendly and hard-working Mealsite Coordinator with a background in food service and a strong commitment to customer service and helping others. The Senior Nutrition program provides a high volume of nutritious hot lunches every weekday (excluding paid holidays) to local seniors aged 60 and older, at seven lunch sites and also uses volunteers to coordinate the delivery of meals to the homes of some older adults. Mealsite Coordinators help to make sure everything runs smoothly on a daily basis and play a key role in ensuring the success of the program. The position works with a dynamic and positive team in the main kitchen to help prepare food, pack meals, and clean up. They also work on their own as a lead at one of the lunch sites, which requires them to: drive a County vehicle in all weather conditions; open and close the remote lunch site; finish preparing, portioning, and serving lunches; greet people, check them in, and collect voluntary payments; clean up and wash dishes; and work closely with program supervisors to help solve any problems, if needed. The ideal candidate is someone who is positive, flexible, and likes working in a busy place. They should be dependable, pay attention to details, follow program guidelines, and enjoy getting to know and helping older adults in the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.
Education & Experience Requirements:
One year food service experience or six months experience in coordinating a service delivery program preferably in a food service area, including required statistical reporting and recordkeeping.
Other Requirements:
Must regularly lift food containers weighing up to thirty pounds.
Licenses and Certifications:-
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at
[email protected].
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Mealsite Coordinator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
We are currently recruiting for the following:-
One (1) part-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, located in Placerville, CA. While part-time positions vary, this specific vacancy is anticipated to work approximately 32.5 hours/week.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
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40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
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50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
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129 miles to San Francisco
Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
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Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
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Skiing and Snowboarding
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Live Music and Music Festivals
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Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
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El Dorado County Fair
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Placerville Speedway Races
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Farm to Fork Restaurants
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Small Business Shops
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.
