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At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.

Who We Are

The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Ys traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.

For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.

What its Like to Work Here

Ask our employees and the one word theyd use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling. Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities. Dont miss out on this rare opening with us!

The GVYMCA Is For Everyone

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for Food Service Attendants for our Warming Station. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Works to ensure smooth and successful delivery of food service in our warming station, a wintry weather emergency shelter for our homeless neighbors.

A Day in the Life as a Food Service Attendant

As a Food Service Attendant for the Warming Station, you will help the GVYMCA achieve its goals to ensure our Warming Station guests are fed a balanced meal, can socialize with you and other guests. You will be responsible for ensuring all procedures and policies are being met.

Responsibilities as a Food Service Attendant

Prepares evening meal service in kitchen with head cook including but not limited to portion distribution.
Secures proper meal service items prior to the opening of the warming station.
Portions meals as directed (if not pre-portioned) by head cook regarding appropriate serving sizes.
Delivers first round meals one-on-one to guests at their selected table; seconds when deemed appropriate.
Notates meals one at a time as delivered on Meal count sheet.
Discards remaining food upon meal service completion; put away all reusable food items back to kitchen.
Returns service items to kitchen; thoroughly cleans, sanitizes and puts away all service items.
Inspects, cleans and maintains all food service equipment.
Sits and conducts conversation with guests to foster a sense of community.
Ensures that menus are posted in a visible location.
Possesses knowledge of the menu, ingredients and has ability to speak to individuals with food allergies.
Assists co-workers during intake as necessary, but not in lieu of food service duties.
Assures program compliance with all policies and procedures.
Ensures safety and security of facilities and guests.
Implements Warming Station rules and guest restrictions.
Ensures station is clean and manages custodial duties as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Chart of Work.

Who You Would Report to

Senior Program Director

Expected Hours Per Week

Seasonal: November 15, 2023 - April 15, 2024
Part Time, availability
6:30pm-9:30pm (Available Monday Sunday)
Holidays required

Pay Range

$15.00 - $16.50 / hour

Where You Would Be Working

GVYMCA Allentown Branch: 425 S 15th Street Allentown, PA 18104

Requirements

One or more years of related experience in non-profit. Previous experience with the homeless population preferred, not required.
Must be able to independently problem-solve, manage a variety of circumstances while remaining calm in potentially tricky situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach, maintaining confidentiality, as necessary.
Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation).
Must have comfort working on a computer or personal device for guest background checks.
Previous experience with mental health/drug addiction issues, preferred.
Must complete Safe Serv certification training prior to food service.
Must complete CPR with AED, First Aid and NARCAN Training prior to start of position and maintain.
Must complete all Praesidium and Y Link training prior to first scheduled shift.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to use a computer for an abbreviated period and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
Sufficient physical strength and ability to perform essential duties
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Employee must be able to work overnights, weekends, and holidays
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

Benefits

Free Membership to the Y
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Retirement Plan (403b)

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