Community Meals Kitchen Lead--Weekends

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 9:00am-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

Community Meals Kitchen – Galaxy Building
635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Parking & Transportation

• Galaxy Building Garage: approximately $16

• Paid lot across the street: approximately $14

• Free street parking available nearby

• Bus routes 24 and 30 stop nearby

Shift Times

Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Arrival Instructions

When you arrive, please call the kitchen at 253-260-4266 for assistance entering the building.

Volunteer Attire

Volunteers working in kitchen spaces must wear:

• Closed-toe, non-slip or rubber-soled shoes

• Full-length pants

• Comfortable clothing that can get dirty

• Long hair tied back

Aprons and hairnets will be provided. Please avoid wearing loose jewelry or nail polish.

Health & Safety

• Please do not volunteer if you are feeling 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!