Food Service Assistant

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on. Our holistic approach delivers intervention and prevention services, including housing, mental health and career programs, and wraparound services. With residential and service sites nationwide, U.S.VETS is uniquely positioned to help veterans and their families successfully transition to civilian life.

With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team!

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

All applications must be completed in entirety/Local candidates only

Food Service Assistant

The Food Service Assistant for U.S.VETS is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day cleanliness and maintenance of server line. This position reports directly to the Food Service Coordinator.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
• Prepares simple food items, such as sandwiches, toast, coffee, using proper food handling techniques, may be assistant with the preparation of vegetables, fresh fruits, and other foods
• Re-heat prepared food received from vendors and serve at proper temperatures as regulated by the State Health Department
• Serves food according to funder’s and clients nutritional requirements
• Responsible for the operation of the food service line
• Sets up for serving and serves a wide variety of meals
• Participates in the cleaning and storing of dishes, utensils, food service equipment, and food supplies
• Cleans work areas and disposes of refuse
• Assist with packaging and loading food for transport to U.S.VETS’ functions
• Sweeps floors, wipes tables, and counters, fills supplies for next day and performs general clean-up tasks
• May perform baking duties as necessary
• Supervises veteran helpers on workstations or community service
• Performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Pick up donations as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Three to six months in food handling preferred
• Experience working with homeless veterans preferred
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff, and community members
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must possess State Food Handlers Health Card required
• Must be knowledgeable of food handling procedures and protocols
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS  intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways:  by calling 213-542-2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to  U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA  90017. Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request.

OUR MISSION

To end and prevent veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy.