Community Cafe Assistant (Milo)

The Community Café Assistant assists the Community Café Coordinator in the café operation including food service, administrative requirements and program activities (Greeter, Administrative support, Kitchen Aide/Helper, Server, Dishwasher, Set-up/Clean-up).  Café schedule is Thursdays for approximately 3-4 hours (between the hours of 9:30am - 2pm).

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs duties as directed by Community Café Coordinator.
2. Implements and carries out program policies and procedures.
3. Ensures that food safety procedures are followed and that meals are served attractively.
4. Tracks and reports volunteer hours and mileage to Community Café Coordinator as directed.
5. Helps to prepare Café for meal service and clean-up

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Maintains confidentiality of all client information.
2. Represents Eastern Area Agency on Aging positively by remaining flexible and maintaining a pleasant, friendly and sociable attitude.
3. Ability and willingness to travel for position-related requirements.
4. Provide at least 24 hours notice, whenever possible, when not able to attend scheduled volunteer time due to other obligations or illness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the volunteer is regularly required to sit, stand, and effectively communicate with others. The volunteer is occasionally required to climb stairs and walk short distances sometimes in adverse weather conditions. The volunteer must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

Experience and Skills Preferred:

• Up to 12 months of experience working with the elderly preferred.

 Education/Skills:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of services and programs available for older persons preferred.
• If driving is required, must possess a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.