Food Service Coordinator PT (6160)

City of San José

FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR PT (6160)

CLASS CODE: 6160
DEPARTMENT: PRNS	ACCOUNTABLE TO: Varies	FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

CLASS SUMMARY:
Coordinates the food service program for seniors at a given Senior Center site. Recruits, trains, and gives work direction to kitchen staff and volunteers involved in providing nutritious meals to seniors. Ensures meals are delivered in a social environment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the highest level in a three-level series of food service jobs. This level is distinguished from the Cook, who prepares meals and does not have responsibility for coordinating the overall program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)

Education and Experience:
High School Education or equivalent and two years of experience in food service, including one year of cafeteria or food service management experience.

Licensing Requirements (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.): None

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (position requirements at entry and depending on area of assignment):

Ability to read, write and speak English and to understand and execute written and oral directions.
Ability to keep accurate and orderly records.
Understanding of recordkeeping and ability to maintain a budget; must possess basic math skills.
Ability to plan menus and shop wisely and inexpensively.

Desirable Qualifications (likely to contribute to more successful job performance; can often be learned on the job):

Two years of college level courses (equal to 60 semester units) in a related field
Ability to maintain high standards of food service, safety and sanitation.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with senior citizens, agency personnel, vendors, and the public.
Ability to organize, manage and coordinate both a food service program and a recreation program simultaneously.
Ability to recognize and respond to the needs of the individuals and to respect their confidentiality.
Knowledge of community resources available to seniors.
Experience and knowledge of volunteer coordination.

DUTY NO.	TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:	FRE- QUENCY
1.	Provides work direction to the cooks and kitchen aides in the performance of their duties. Ensures food is prepared with high standards of sanitation and safety.	15
2.	Recruits, trains, and assigns work to volunteers.	10
3.	Orders food and necessary program supplies from vendors and providers, and keeps accurate inventory. Picks up food and supplies when required.	20
4.	Plans menus per established guidelines.	5
5.	Keeps accurate records of invoices and daily contributions; prepares weekly accounting reports and makes bank deposits. Ensures expenses are kept within budget.	25
6.	Works with the Senior Center staff to plan meal activities such as guest speakers, exercises and other recreational programs to enhance the nutrition program participants’ well-being. Follows procedures established by the city, County and Federal government to ensure the meals are delivered to seniors in a social environment.	10
7.	Assists the Senior Center staff in publicizing, promoting and evaluating the nutrition program and related activities.	5
8.	Sets up outreach and escort services for disabled participants; links participants to various community resources for seniors.	5
9.	Oversees the reservation system and ensure that all seniors have an equal opportunity for lunch.	5
10.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Check all that apply to performance of the essential duties of the job)

	Climbing	X	Kneeling		Crawling
X	Balancing	X	Lifting	X	Reaching
X	Stooping		Fingering	X	Standing
X	Talking	X	Grasping	X	Walking
X	Hearing		Feeling	X	Pushing
X	Crouching

Select one of the following:
_____Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
_____ Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
__X___Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_____Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_____Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Established 02/01
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