Job Description

Position Summary:
Mathewson Street United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Food Service Director to work Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am – 1pm.  The Food Service Director will either perform or oversee volunteers performing tasks including but not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and serve a nutritious lunch meal to 70-100 hungry and food-insecure diners from our onsite kitchen
• Foster an environment of joyful cooperation and loving acceptance for all volunteers and diners
• Maintain and manage a clean, organized kitchen that follows all food-safe protocols
• Serve as the primary contact and coordinator with the Food Bank
• Coordinate with any restaurants or businesses that want to make food donations
• Collect data about the number of meals served
• Survey our participants at least once a year to assess for unmet nutritional/dietary needs

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of food service experience, including experience overseeing a kitchen or teaching students/volunteers
• Undergraduate college degree BA or equivalent in food service
• Welcoming and friendly disposition
• Good organizational skills and strong work ethic
• Must be comfortable and have extensive experience communicating effectively and respectfully with people from all walks of life, including those experiencing homelessness

About Us:
Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, located in downtown Providence, is a community where everyone is welcomed and loved.  We open our doors to people who are experiencing homelessness and strive to help them with their needs and goals.  Our outreach program activities are open to anyone, regardless of their religious beliefs or affiliations. 

 

Job Tags

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