Kitchen Helper Community Dining and Adult Day Health

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Purpose/Objective: Contribute to providing a healthy meal for seniors.

Location: Northshore Senior Center Kitchen

 Time Commitment: 1 day a week, Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 1 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Cook organizes and assigns tasks, assists in cooking
• Pack meals and prepare packets for food delivery
• Food Prep people assist in preparing the food according to proper health food guidelines and as assigned by the cook
• All kitchen volunteers help with making sure all tasks are done and the kitchen is clean and organized at the end of the shift
• Report monthly volunteer hours
• If you need to miss a volunteer time, arrange for another trained volunteer to take that particular time.
• Work with the leader to be sure everything is done accurately

Qualifications:

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds
• Basic kitchen skills: cutting vegetable, cooking meats are a plus, but not a requirement
• Must be friendly and hospitable
• Must have current food handlers permit and submit a copy to Northshore Senior Center . https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/Food/FoodWorkerandIndustry/FoodWorkerCard

• Complete volunteer application, sign a volunteer agreement and authorize a background check. (These items will be completed prior to starting.)

Training/Support Provided:One-on-one individual training provided. This training will be provided by an experienced volunteer, as assigned.

Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date. Proof of vaccination required. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.

Thank you for your interest in and commitment to volunteering at Northshore Senior Center.

For more information, email us at volunteer@mynorthshore.org