Dining Center Coordinator (53625)

Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for a part-time Dining Center Coordinator for our Arcata Heritage Cafe. The schedule for this position is Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with 30-minute lunch. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for Dining Center operations and activities including employees, volunteers, and food service for both the assigned Dining Center and applicable Home Delivered Meals (HDM) routes. Works with the Nutrition & Activities Supervisor, Food Service and Events Supervisor, and Title III Program Supervisor to ensure compliance with Title III and food safety regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with Program Managers to ensure meal service to Dining Centers, HDM, and Nutrition Contracted Services participants according to program policies and procedures. Provides daily supervision of Food Service Aides and Drivers while ensuring proper food safety guidelines are followed. Assists in the hiring and training of employees. Ensures the completion of tasks, including coverage during absence of employees. Acts as the official Dining Center host/hostess. In collaboration with the HDM Program Coordinator, realigns the routes when necessary to eliminate the waitlist and to adjust to changing demographics. Works closely with the Nutrition & Activities Social Worker to ensure needs of program participants are understood and appropriate referrals are made. Completes mandated reports to Adult Protective Services, as appropriate. Maintains required records for participants and completes all required reports in a timely manner. Works with nutrition team to ensure that required paperwork is completed and accurate, including monthly meal service data for both congregate and HDM participants, intake forms, and driver HDM assessments. Responsible for handling and documenting daily meal donations. Ensures all donations made by participants are received in a confidential manner and that bank deposits are completed according to Finance department guidelines. Recruits, trains, schedules, and oversees volunteers for various positions and events in the Dining Center and kitchen, as appropriate. Coordinates supportive activities, programs, and outreach under direction of the Nutrition & Activities Supervisor. Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and for keeping all equipment-related records for Dining Center equipment. Responsible for reporting maintenance and equipment needs, as appropriate, to agency personnel and/or Dining Center property owners. Refers seniors to appropriate resources within the organization and the community. Works together with “Site Council” members to meet the goals of the Dining Center and the agency. Develops and maintains effective community relations within the Dining Center service area. Builds working relationships with other senior providers, local government entities, civic and religious organizations, neighborhood associations, and local businesses, as appropriate. Assists in training for Dining Center employees and educational programs for participants. Participates in meetings as requested by the Nutrition & Activities Director or Supervisor. Serves as a back-up for all Dining Center employees and volunteers. Serves as supervisor to student interns and volunteers working within the professional discipline and program area. Participates actively in their training as a guide, teacher, and mentor. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with agency values: Respect, Patient, Courteous, Tolerant, Friendly, and Team Work. Additional duties may be assigned, as needed, that align with the responsibilities of the position and support the vision, mission, and values of the organization.