Food Service Floater

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Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith‑based organization dedicated to helping those in‑need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, VOA changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Colorado ans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve.

VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

• The Food Service Floater’s primary role is to step into kitchen and warehouse positions as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations, especially during staff absences or vacancies. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, portioning, and packaging meals according to approved menus and agency standards; receiving, storing, and distributing food and supplies across programs; maintaining storage areas; and assisting with monthly inventory, all in compliance with sanitation and program procedures.
• Performs food service and warehouse tasks as needed to support kitchen and storage operations during staff absences or vacancies.
• Applies food service skills to produce high‑quality meals that meet standards for taste, appearance, and texture.
• Portions food accurately based on the number of meals ordered.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following sanitation protocols in food preparation and storage.
• Receives deliveries of food and supplies; verifies quantity, packaging, and quality of items.
• Stores items in designated areas using pallet jacks or forklifts, following sanitation guidelines and First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Prepares storage areas for monthly physical inventory and participates in the inventory process.
• Prepares and packs cold food items according to approved recipes and menu specifications.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Assists with dishwashing, cleaning, and restocking tasks as needed to support kitchen flow.
• Collaborates with delivery drivers and other program staff to ensure timely and accurate distribution of meals and supplies.
• Communicates effectively with team members to support daily operations and respond to shifting needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure continuity of food service operations.

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk‑in refrigeration and freezers.
• Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift.
• Stand, pivot walk on hard kitchen floor surface throughout shift.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 60 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.

Full time, Monday–Friday, 5 AM–1:30 PM. Designated holidays and special events.

4915

E. 52nd Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022

$19.00–$20.00 /hr

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact HR to begin the Interactive Process.

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer. Position will remain open until filled. Visa sponsorship not offered for this role. Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

• Vacation Time
• Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Life Lock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch that include “AIRS” – Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Service.
• Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch three critical values of HHS – Hungry, Humble, and People Smart.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, interpret invoices and shipping papers, follow standardized recipes, and perform standard mathematical calculations.
• Daily flexibility as assignments will vary.
• At least one year of either high volume institutional cooking or warehouse shipping/receiving experience.
• Servsafe certified or obtain within 4 months.li>
• Forklift, pallet jack certification or obtain within 4 months.
• Basic food preparation skills.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
• Basic inventory and product rotation principles.
• Clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors.