On-Call Food Service Worker - Sojourner Center

Since 1977, Sojourner Center has been a safe haven from domestic violence for women and their children in Arizona. Since our founding, we have transformed lives by providing shelter and support services to more than 60,000 adults and children affected by domestic violence. We provide a broad spectrum of services to victims of domestic violence, while working with professionals in the field on education, research and advocacy with the goal of ending domestic violence.

Job Description:

The On-Call Food Service Worker prepares and serves meals according to menu cycles. Follows established methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Complies with all food handling policies and regulations.

Schedule: Varies / On-Call as needed

Rate of Pay: $15.00

Essential Functions:

• Prepares meals in accordance to established schedule, utilizing appropriate cooking methods.
• Manages time effectively in order to deliver meals on schedule.
• Prepares a wide variety of meals to meet the cultural needs of the participants.
• Ensures compliance with Maricopa County Health Department regulations in respect to the storage, preparation, and service of food products in a clean and safe environment.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen in accordance with agency and health department regulations, and in compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) contract requirements (see addendum).
• Notifies the Food Service Coordinator of food, supplies, or equipment needs.
• Reports equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Food Service Coordinator.

CACFP Addendum:

• Ensures foods are prepared and served following food safety guidelines and quality standards.
• Ensures CACFP meal component requirements and menu modification for special needs are being met.
• Conducts temperature check prior to serving food.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of food services experience, preferably in a high-volume cafeteria setting.
• Must possess a current Arizona Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to obtain a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Sojourner Center’s insurance company.

Physical Factors/Working Conditions:

• Stands and walks continuously throughout the day.
• Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries and manipulates various food product and equipment; able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Some travel between work locations may be required.

**Sojourner Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and the statuses protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition, Sojourner Center prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

PCN #: 730-800