Homeless Services Team Lead - Food Programs - Preble Street : Job Details

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Preble Streets Emergency Food Services help meet the nutritional needs of our community members through our Food Security Hub, Mobile Food Services, Food Pantry, and shelter-based meal service sites. Preble Street has adapted how it provides food services to effectively meet the food needs of people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, and our team of food services professionals work together in our innovative Food Programs toward achieving our goals to address and end hunger in our communities.

Preble Street has an opening for a Homeless Services Team Lead to work in the agency's Food Programs. Under the direction of the Homeless Services Kitchen Manager, this hands-on position will provide shift leadership and coordination for a dedicated and collaborative team of staff members and volunteers in the day-to-day meal service operations at the kitchen in the City of Portland's shelter programs. This role will also perform other kitchen and warehouse tasks in support of the Food Programs in multiple locations as needed.

This full-time, temporary position has a schedule of Friday - Monday, 8:30am to 6:30pm. This role will run the duration of one year with possibility of extension.

Minimum Requirements

• Training and/or experience in kitchen or other food service industry work, or other relevant training and/or work experience, with previous shift lead or related experience and experience in provision of services for people experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Ability to safely drive a van or small box truck and a valid Class C driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle records check results, according to Agency and business insurance requirements.
• Food service safety training certification.
• Ability to regularly work a full-time schedule, with consistent, predictable on-site attendance to meet program coverage needs, and work different and/or extended shifts to meet program coverage needs, as needs arise.
• Understanding of the Preble Street mission, and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $23.93/hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time, 20 Days/160 hours (accrued) sick time, 4 Days/32 Hours Personal Time, 12 paid holidays.
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match.

To Apply

We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street's website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty. Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.

Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

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