Nutrition Support - Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center

Purpose and Objective: To create a sense of community and respect for Serving Seniors members by serving meals and assisting dining room operations.
Location:
- Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center – Dining Room
- 1525 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Breakfast Shifts:
- M-F 6:45AM-8:15AM
- Sat: 7:45AM-9:15AM
Lunch Shifts:
- M-F: 10:45AM-12PM, 12:15-1:15PM, 1PM-2PM
- Sat & Sun: 10:45AM-12PM, 12:15PM-1:15 PM
Supervisor: Varies by site
Responsibilities
- Serve seniors breakfast/lunch with the guidance of the serving director
- Retrieve finished trays and place at the wash station
- Perform proper hand hygiene before and after service
- Sanitize dining tables after meals, keep floor and facility clean
- Prepare utensils for next meal
- Greet and treat every senior with respect and dignity
Qualifications and Required Skills
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide proof of such with completed vaccination card
- Completed volunteer application and cleared background check
- Able to stand for at least one hour at a time
- Able to lift more than 5 lbs
- Able to carry 1-2 meal trays at a time
- Comfortable working in a cafeteria/kitchen setting
- Transportation to and from site
Appropriate Attire
- Comfortable, closed-toed shoes
- Casual but professional
- Mask required
- Long hair pulled back
- Apron and gloves (provided)
Time Commitment
- Breakfast and lunch shifts available
- See available shifts and sign up for shifts through the “My Schedule” tab of your VicNet volunteer portal. Contact our Volunteer and Activities Team for help accessing your volunteer portal: volunteer@servingseniors.org
Training and Support provided
- Volunteer handbook and orientation
- Ongoing support and instruction provided by the site serving director