Agency: Albertina Kerr Centers

Description:

Volunteer Cooks, servers, hostesses and cashiers at Albertina’s help in the production of the daily lunch menu and work as a team member of the total kitchen staff.

Restaurant and Shops are open Monday - Saturday.  Volunteers must commit to a scheduled shift twice a month from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Possible 3rd shift when there are 5 weeks in a month.

Requirements:

• Ability to work quickly in a fast paced environment
• Excellent reading and comprehension skills
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours
• Interest in food, restaurants, cooking or retail service.

Competencies

• Ability to accept direction and supervision
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Openness and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to interact with volunteers and staff in a way that demonstrates respect and kindness
• Remain aware of and follows Kerr and Department Policies and Procedures
• Ability to use the tools/training available to ensure safe food preparation (when cooking)

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for your volunteer shift in the appropriate attire. (Please no fragrances - perfume of after shave)
• Perform tasks as assigned
• Attend meetings and required trainings as assigned with the ability to pass all required trainings within our agency
• Follow safe work practices and all procedures/plans to ensure your health and safety, as well as the health/safety of fellow volunteers, guests and staff
• Prepare, serve or assist in quality food service under direction of Cook of the Day or Albertina’s Food Services Manager
• Manages time and tasks constructively Keep a clean work station.

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Impact Areas: Children & Youth, Homelessness/Hunger: Meal Service, Children & Youth: Enrichment and Recreation

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Youth & Family Services, Aging & Disability Services, Community Enrichment, Health, Children & Youth, Family Services, Diversity, Aging & Disability Services: Disability Services

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Cooking & Meal Planning, Working with People

Location: Portland, OR 97232 (N. E. Portland)

Accommodations for volunteers with disabilities: You will have the opportunity to request accommodations after you sign up for this project.