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

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