Last updated: February 10, 2012

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Food Assistant/Cook (part time)
Security Coordinator (part time)

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•  Food Assistant/Cook (part time)

Job Description: 

As needed, cover various shifts within the kitchen of our Emergency Shelter (kitchen is staffed Monday – Sunday 6 am to 7 pm). The Food Assistant/Cook responsibilities include planning, preparing, and serving meals and snacks to shelter residents. Additionally, maintains overall cleanliness of the kitchen/food storage area and dinning room. All responsibilities are expected to be delivered satisfactorily and with superior customer service.

Qualifications: 

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required with at least 2 years experience in food preparation in an institutional setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dietary menu preparation and state regulations for food preparation and storage.
• Bilingualism is strongly preferred.
• ServeSafe Certification preferred or will be required to obtain and maintain post hire.
• Requires the completion of the 45-hour Domestic Violence training (offered & paid by WAA). All candidates upon hire must satisfactorily pass criminal (state & FBI), child abuse clearances and a pre-employment physical.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Location: Emergency Shelter

• Security Coordinator  (part time)

Job Description:

Ensure the security and safety of staff, clients, and visitors to the Emergency Shelter in concert with established shelter and agency policies and procedures. Monitor security cameras, conduct security rounds, and oversee sign-in log. Provide Security support to Sojourner House, as needed. All responsibilities are expected to be delivered satisfactorily and with superior customer service.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of security experience in a human services or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Completion of the 45-hour Domestic Violence training class is required.
• The ability to read, write and comprehend English is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and in writing, is required.
• Bilingualism is strongly preferred.
• All candidates upon hire must satisfactorily pass criminal (state & FBI), child abuse clearances and a pre-employment physical.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Location: Emergency Shelter