Commissary Kitchen: Minneapolis, MN

SFSP Sites: Twin Cities (Varies)

Job details

Pay

Paid Stipend | $1200 monthly

Position Type

Temporary / Seasonal

Schedule

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (June 3, 2024 – August 30, 2024)

Loaves & Fishes Overview

Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. We are guided by our vision that all people – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, or ethnic background – deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect. We meet hunger through multi-faceted meal programming including community meal sites, summer meals and snack for students, street outreach, and partnering with local nonprofits to provide meals for their clients. https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/

Position Summary

In conjunction with the MN Department of Education, we partner with local organizations to accommodate youth while school is out of session. Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Loaves & Fishes brings fresh produce, balanced meals, and snacks to children during summer break. Our summer interns play an integral role in our summer programming through assisting with SFSP meal preparation, distribution, and site supervision at select sites. Interns work closely with program chefs and staff to ensure that meals and snacks are prepared and delivered on time, that select sites run smoothly and efficiently, and that every guest has a positive experience.

Primary Duties

• Represent Loaves & Fishes in a positive manner while promoting program mission and vision.
• Provide a welcoming atmosphere for guests of all backgrounds.
• Train and test for the Food Manager Certification
• Train and test for all SFSP Certifications as required
• Assist Commissary Kitchen Chefs with maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Work in conjunction with Commissary Kitchen Chefs to plan, prepare, cook, and package meals and snacks in accordance with SFSP guidelines
• Work in conjunction with Commissary Kitchen Chefs to prepare and cook meals; supporting various Community Meal Sites across the Twin Cities.
• Maintain accurate SFSP records as set by the Commissary Kitchen Chefs
• Comply with SFSP requirements to collect and report necessary statistics.
• At select SFSP Sites: responsible for overseeing meal distribution to youth independently or with minimal assistance.
• Ability to travel in personal vehicle to SFSP sites across the Twin Cities; delivering meals/snacks
• Communicate with Central Office staff and attend meetings as required.
• Duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Ability to treat others with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work with various groups with differing needs.
• Ability to take direction from management.
• Ability to make clear decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Cooking experience (preferred; but not required)
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills   
• Organization skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

Education

We are looking for college students and/or recent graduates. Preferred; but not required majors in Food Industry Management, Non-Profit Management, Undeclared, Individual Studies, General Studies, Agriculture, or Food Science.

This position requires a personal vehicle to transport food, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

Please submit cover letter and resume to mmccormick@loavesandfishesmn.org.