Volunteer in our Kitchen

Description:

Volunteers assist in preparing, packaging, and labeling prepared meals in containers. Rotating volunteer tasks include:  

• Opening boxes of frozen vegetables and cleaning, cutting and weighing prepared product 

• Labeling meal trays and portioning meal components based on diet 

• Assembling trays/raw & cooked protein/veggies/prepared food onto sheet pans 

• Assembling frozen 7-packs of meals 

• Assist is the rotation/movement of frozen 7-packs  

• Fluffing bags and providing support to kitchen staff 

Qualifications:

Volunteer must 

• Be at least fifteen (15) years of age. 

• Practice safe steps in food handling, wear protective gear during entire shift and thoroughly wash and sanitize hands. 

• Follow all instructions and directions given by staff, whose main goals are the quality of the meals and safety of clients, volunteers and staff alike. 

• Be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and capable of standing during the volunteer shift.  

• Be able to work well with others and comfortable interacting with a culturally diverse population. 

• Maintain client confidentiality. 

 

Shift Times:

Meal Prep (1st Floor)

9:00am – 12:00 pm	Monday - Sunday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm	Monday - Friday
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm	Wednesday - Thursday

Meal Packout (2nd Floor)

9:00am – 11:00 am	Monday - Friday
9:00am – 12:00 pm	Saturday - Sunday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm	Saturday - Sunday

Dress Code:

Short sleeve shirt, closed-toe shoes, and long pants. 

Volunteer Location:

San Francisco 

If you are interested in scheduling a weekly volunteer shift, complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you are not able to commit to a weekly shift, please sign up for one of our Hot Spot shifts.