Community Dining and Health and Wellness Kitchen Volunteers

Purpose/Objective: Help Fight Food Insecurity Among Seniors and People with Disabilities

Contribute to providing a healthy meal for seniors.

Location:Northshore Senior Center and Northshore Health and Wellness Center Kitchen

Time Commitment: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 1 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Cook organizes and assigns tasks, assists in cooking
• Assist in preparing the food according to proper health food guidelines and as assigned by the Chef
• Help with making sure all tasks are done and the kitchen is clean and organized at the end of the shift
• Dishwashing and sanitizing
• Report monthly volunteer hours
• If you need to miss volunteer time, arrange for anothertrained volunteerto take that particular time.

Qualifications:

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds
• Basic kitchen skills: cutting vegetables, cooking meats are a plus, but not a requirement
• Must be friendly and hospitable
• Must have current food handlers permit and submit a copy to Northshore Senior Center.https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/Food/FoodWorkerandIndustry/FoodWorkerCard
• Complete volunteer application and authorize abackground check. (These itemswill be completedprior to starting.)

Training/Support Provided:One-on-one individual training provided. This training will be provided by an experienced volunteer, as assigned.

Thank you for your interest in and commitment to volunteering at Northshore Senior Center.