OVERVIEW

Lead Volunteers in the Community Meals Kitchen help create a welcoming, organized, and productive volunteer experience while supporting FareStart’s mission to transform lives, disrupt poverty, and nourish communities through food and job training. Lead Volunteers serve as peer leaders who support staff with volunteer coordination, orientation, kitchen setup, and meal prep activities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Welcome and check in volunteers upon arrival

·        Support new volunteers with orientation and kitchen expectations

·        Distribute aprons, hairnets, gloves, and nametags

·        Review kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling guidelines

·        Coordinate with FareStart staff to review the day’s meal prep plan and priorities

·        Help set up prep stations, tools, and ingredients before volunteers begin work

·        Provide direction, encouragement, and task support to volunteer groups throughout the shift

·        Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

·        Help ensure volunteers follow dress code and food safety standards

·        Communicate volunteer questions or concerns to FareStart staff

·        Support end-of-shift cleanup and organization

TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION

·        Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-11:30am

·        Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm

·        Galaxy Studios Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle WA 98119

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Must be 18 years or older

·        Must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate kitchen attire

·        Must follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines and be willing to get WA Food Worker Card (FareStart is able to pay and provide service hours for taking test)

·        Must be reliable and arrive on time for scheduled shifts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Friendly, dependable, and comfortable leading small groups

·        Strong communication and organizational skills

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

·        Previous volunteer, food service, or leadership experience preferred but not required

·        Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing light to moderate lifting

·        Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all volunteers and staff

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Phone: 253-260-4266

Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along the street.

Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

9:30am-11:30am

Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber-soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish.

Health & Safety Considerations: 

• Do not volunteer if sick
• FareStart is a mask-friendly environment

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!