ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for 30 years — one person, one job and one community at a time.
People experiencing poverty struggle to escape the cycle they are in and often face other compounding barriers to getting and keeping a job. At FareStart, we help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position provides administrative and logistical support to Contract Meals Kitchens.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
Generate daily essential documents for contract meals production and delivery, including but not limited to production reports, pack lists, and labels.
Coordinate printing of documents with respective kitchens.
Communicate updates with kitchen leaders as needed. Order operating supplies for all kitchens and FOH operations.
Enter and update routine data in Salesforce and other operations systems in coordination with the Account Manager and Operations Account Administrator.
Assist with preparation and filing of compliance paperwork, supporting menu tracking and recipe documentation in Salesforce as needed.
Act as a back-up for basic operational tasks during team member absences, ensuring continuity of service.
Serve as the first point of contact for routine questions and support requests from internal stakeholders.
Triage communications from external partners and escalate issues as needed to the Account Administrator or Account Manager.
Work with Contract Meals Leadership to maintain operations systems and databases (e.g. XtraChef, Salesforce, Excel, Google, Notion & Teams)
Provide ad-hoc and recurring reports from relevant operations systems including XtraChef, SalesForce.
Split time between kitchen locations
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Four (4) or more years of related Food and Beverage experience, service or catering sales experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid King County Food Handler’s permit
Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.
Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to work with customized databases and technology and to conduct internet research.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, within diverse teams and environments.
Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with audiences of different backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to listen, give and receive feedback in a productive and professional manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity. Ability to disseminate information effectively to appropriate levels.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Experience with XtraChef and Toast software.
Experience with Salesforce or other database software
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
This position is exposed to a typical restaurant kitchen environment, including hot cooking elements and sharp objects.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
There may be a combination of remote work and onsite work dependent upon business needs.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
This position may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
Paid time-off (5 weeks first year of employment)
Paid holidays, including up 2 floating holidays
401(k) savings plan with company match
Medical (including vision), Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
Employee discounts at FareStart retail social enterprises
Employee Assistance Program
Free ORCA pass
For information on FareStart visit our website at: www.farestart.org/about
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