Food Services Associate jobs in Auburn, WA

Description

Are you passionate about serving nutritious and delicious meals to our neighbors experiencing homelessness? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Food Services Coordinator to be a part of carrying out our mission – to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

Purpose, Vision, and Value Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

We strive to cultivate a culture built on love and truth, where our integrity is never compromised. Our services and programs are continually measured for efficiency and effectiveness, are committed to quality, and operate through a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Job Purpose

 Receives food donations and ensures proper food storage for the Good Neighbor Café. Assists in maintaining a clean and sanitary warehouse and kitchen environment for serving meals to TRM guests. 

Tacoma Rescue Mission Competencies

Client Relationships and Interactions: Connect clients, volunteers, donors, team members, and guests to the mission and vision of The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its programs. Establish rapport and build relationships through effective communication, making all feel understood and valued. Assess needs and share appropriate resources, boosting client confidence in The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its team members.

Creativity and Expansion: Cultivate an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered. Research and develop new insights and strategies that improve Mission functionality and performance. Embrace the unknown and uncharted territory, pushing limits to increase skill, knowledge, and resources.

Leadership and Culture: Champions the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s core values and pillars, ensuring a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Creates a platform that empowers those within the Mission and the community to establish and take ownership of a culture founded on team, trust, and truth.

Professionalism: Carries the current knowledge and operational skills required to perform well, utilizing best practices and demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Helps create a safe space for Team Members to hold others accountable for behavior and performance, empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Setting the standard of quality, providing staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 • Serves as a primary point of contact for donors and volunteers, receiving and cataloging donations creating a mutually beneficial experience. 

• Supervises volunteers during food storage assignments (e.g., New Life Program participants).  

• Ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of warehouse and kitchen operations (e.g., cleans and sanitizes food service areas, storage areas, floors, windows, walls, etc.). 

 • Performs preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment, including recharging pallet jack and floor scrubber, and reporting on low propane tanks.

 • Assists with a variety of other cleaning tasks as needed (cleans/sanitizes dishes, freezers, and refrigerators, disposes of food waste, garbage, cardboard, etc.). 

 • Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment. 

Working Conditions

Works well under pressure, able to respond calmly and effectively when under stress, and interacts with people from diverse backgrounds. Some travel between locations.

Schedule and Work Location:

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 10am-3pm (25 hours/week) 

Primary Locations of Work :

Downtown Campus

425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in institutional cooking, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of institutional food service cookery, equipment, safety, sanitation, and food preparation.
•  Operates equipment, tools and machinery with skill and dexterity, including pallet jack and floor sweeper. 
•  Understands and follows directions and procedures.  
• Works well in stressful situations and maintains a calm demeanor under pressure.  
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication. 
• Basic computer, data entry, math, and grammar skills. 
•  Skilled in clear and effective written, verbal, and electronic communication.  
• Experience working with a diverse population.  
•  Access to a vehicle for frequent travel between TRM locations.
•  Operates TRM vans for the purposes of supporting the needs of the program. 
• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability. 
•  Acceptable driving record. 
•  Successful completion of TRM driving test. 

Certifications & Licensures

 • ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s Card, preferred.

 • Pallet Jack Certification, preferred. 

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves about the office and kitchen facilities to access equipment, machinery, and food as needed.
• Occasionally moves to respond to urgent situations.
• Frequently operates office and kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across the kitchen areas for various needs.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Operates TRM vehicles. 
• Wears proper PPE (personal protective equipment) when necessary for exposure  control. 

 Benefits

• Sick Leave Accrual
• Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family First Culture

Notes Regarding Hiring Process

Applicants are required to include the following attachment within the online application in order to be considered:

• Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications.

Please note that salary considerations for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process.

• Hiring Salary Range: $17.62-19.46

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a completed application by Monday, April 22nd.