Food Service Floater

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

• The Food Service Floater’s primary role is to step into kitchen and warehouse positions as needed to ensure
  
  

uninterrupted operations, especially during staff absences or vacancies. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking

portioning, and packaging meals according to approved menus and agency standards; receiving, storing, and

distributing food and supplies across programs; maintaining storage areas; and assisting with monthly inventory,

all in compliance with sanitation and program procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs food service and warehouse tasks as needed to support kitchen and storage operations during
  
  

staff absences or vacancies.

• Applies food service skills to produce high-quality meals that meet standards for taste, appearance, and
  
  

texture.

• Portions food accurately based on the number of meals ordered.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following sanitation protocols in food preparation and
  
  

storage.

• Receives deliveries of food and supplies; verifies quantity, packaging, and quality of items.
• Stores items in designated areas using pallet jacks or forklifts, following sanitation guidelines and First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Prepares storage areas for monthly physical inventory and participates in the inventory process.
• Prepares and packs cold food items according to approved recipes and menu specifications.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Assists with dishwashing, cleaning, and restocking tasks as needed to support kitchen flow.
• Collaborates with delivery drivers and other program staff to ensure timely and accurate distribution of
  
  

meals and supplies.

• Communicates effectively with team members to support daily operations and respond to shifting needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure continuity of food service operations.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Occasional kitchen volunteers
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk in refrigeration and freezers.
• Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift.
  
  

Stand, pivot walk on hard kitchen floor surface throughout shift.

• Lift, push, or pull up to 60 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.
  
  

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full time, Monday-Friday, 5 AM-1:30 PM
• Designated holidays and special events.
  
  

LOCATION 4915 E. 52nd Ave Commerce City, CO. 80022

PAY: $19.00-$20.00/hr

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [email protected] to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch that include “AIRS”
  
  

(Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Service)

• Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch three critical values of HHS
  
  

(Hungry, Humble, and People Smart)

Minimum Qualifications Of Position

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, interpret invoices and shipping papers, follow standardized recipes, perform
  
  

standard mathematical calculations.

• Daily flexibility as assignments will vary.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Of Position

• At least one year of either high volume institutional cooking or warehouse shipping/receiving experience.
• Servsafe certified or obtain within 4 months.
• Forklift, pallet jack certified or obtain within 4 months.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic food preparation skills.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
• Basic inventory and product rotation principles.
• Clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors
  
  

Salary Description

19-20/hr