Job Title: Meal Server     

Purpose: Meal Servers serve meals to the mission's guests on time and according to the kitchen staff’s meal plan and health safety guidelines.

Work Location: The Kitchen at the Bread of Life Mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Find out what is being served for the upcoming meal and how the kitchen staff would like it served on the trays.

• Assemble plates with the meal components.

• Warmly greet guests of the mission.  Thanking them for eating with us.

• Work with a staff member or other volunteer to divide tasks for efficient service.

• Maintain proper food handling and safety in the kitchen.

• Use correct food handling techniques.

• If needed, assemble utensil cups as demonstrated by a staff member.

• After service, wipe up the area and ask the kitchen staff how else to clean up.

• Be a positive influence on guests and staff.

Reports to: Kitchen Supervisor

Time Commitment:

• The lunch shift is from 12 pm to 1 pm.

• The dinner shift is from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Qualifications:

• Passion for helping others, in particular, people who are experiencing homelessness.

• Willingness to receive and follow directions.

• Flexibility to help wherever needed.

• Ability to stand and assemble plates for an hour.

• Good customer service skills.

• Sign the Volunteer Agreement / Release of Liability Form

• 16 years or older.  Volunteers 14 – 15 can volunteer with adult accompaniment.  Volunteers under 18 need to provide parental consent.