Congregate Site Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us : Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at-risk older adults in Central and North Orange County. Our mission is to combat hunger and loneliness among older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks, and to support families through day services. We deliver nearly 2 million meals annually to 20,000 at-risk older adults.

Location : Fullerton, CA

Hours : Part Time / Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 1 : 00 PM (25 hours per week)

JOB SUMMARY : This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Dining Program, including daily meal preparation and support services; supervising personnel and volunteers engaged in providing client services; and performing other job related tasks as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for kitchen, food, and serving supplies, which includes ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies for lunch time meal service.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates in a professional manner the performance of staff and volunteer workers.
• Organizes and implements a variety of daily programs for participants to include educational speakers and classes, health and physical fitness, safety and security issues, music, entertainment, and other programs which participants request.
• Monitors staff that take food temperatures and maintain temperature control charts.
• Checks food upon arrival for accurate delivery and complete meal preparation as menu prescribes.
• Ensures that all kitchen work surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized and that all food and serving supplies are locked up at the end of each day.
• Practices safe operating procedures and observes all safety regulations and precautions as prescribed by Meals on Wheels OC.
• Maintains records and statistical information related to personnel, expenses, participant attendance, donations staff and volunteer outreach efforts. Prepares accurate and timely reports related to same.
• Responsible for proper handling of meal and community donations according to Meals on Wheels OC policy guidelines and making bank deposits in a timely fashion.
• Supports outreach and public relations efforts with the goal of increasing program attendance, including representing Meals on Wheels OC Dining Program as necessary before community groups and other service agencies.
• Develops effective working relationships with members of the community, community groups, and public and private agencies involved in the delivery of human services.
• Identifies senior needs for supportive services and provides appropriate referrals to Meals on Wheels OC-sponsored programs, as well as other public and private sector community and human services programs.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs other duties and assignments related to this job as deemed necessary and appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Meals on Wheels Orange County is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications

from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Mon - Fri 8am to 1pm

25 hours per week (5 hours per day)