Project Open Hand provides nutrition services to help sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, isolation, or the health challenges of old age. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity.
Please note: we do not accept unsolicited applications or resumes for positions not currently advertised.
The Project Open Hand Facilities Technician is an essential position on our Facilities team. This position is responsible for general facilities and equipment maintenance, repairs, and to assist the Manager, Building Services with projects that move the agency forward. This is an ideal position for a highly competent, reliable, and engaged facilities professional interested in working in a warm and teamwork oriented environment.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Bilingual Wellness Program (WP) Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include a blend of administrative and direct service duties to support the Wellness Program and Project Open Hand’s mission. The Bilingual WP Coordinator will supervise the day to day duties of the Wellness Program staff, process eligibility for services, manage program contracts, offer case management, and support the Manager, Wellness Program (MWP) as needed to ensure contractual and organizational goals are being met.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Porter II is an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. The Porter II shares knowledge with junior Porter staff and works as a team to ensure that quality standards are met according to a master cleaning schedule. All Porters are part of the team that ensures dishes, utensils, equipment, tools and other kitchen appliances remain sanitized and ready to use. Porters thoroughly clean kitchen floors and surrounding areas, take out the trash, recycling and compost in a well-maintained kitchen. Porters also participate in the packaging of meals, and complete specific food preparation and cooking tasks as assigned. This position is ideal for a patient, detail-oriented team player looking to lead others in support of large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven kitchen environment. To perform successfully, our employees must not only have the qualifications and abilities to perform each of the essential functions of this position, but also must continually strive to meet or surpass The Project Open Hand objectives and exacting standards
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Project Open Hand provides more than 2,000 meals with love each day to its community of sick and elderly clients and the Distribution department is the frontline of the organization. As a Driver, you will nurture vital connections as you deliver nutritious, health-supporting meals directly to homebound clients and senior sites throughout San Francisco and Alameda counties. This is an ideal position for a compassionate dedicated driver looking to directly help others on a daily basis.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Culinary Operations the Project Open Hand Culinary Quality Manager is an integral part of the Culinary Services management team. In order to provide the absolute best nutrition and engagement to our community we rely on our culinary leaders to ensure a smooth, energized, and productive work environment in alignment with the agency’s standards and strategic goals.
This position is ideal for a highly organized, conscientious, level-headed, and positive professional kitchen supervisor looking to help develop and nurture a transformative kitchen environment with like-minded peers.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Culinary Services, the Culinary Nutritionist creates nutritious recipes in collaboration with culinary team, provides dietary guidance, and educates both clients and our culinary team. The position will be responsible for maintaining the food service software program in order to create efficiencies within the system. This position is ideal for a highly organized, conscientious, and mission driven individual
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Cook II is an advanced role and an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. A Cook II executes complex recipes to produce nutritious meals for clients. This hands-on role works as part of a team to share knowledge with junior cooks and volunteers to handle all aspects of our daily meal production systems, from preparing ingredients to be used in nutritious recipes to packaging meals and keeping a well-maintained kitchen. This position is ideal for an ambitious, flexible cook looking to collaborate with others in all aspects of large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven environment. To perform successfully, our employees must not only have the qualifications and abilities to perform each of the essential functions of this position, but also must continually strive to meet or surpass the Project Open Hand objectives and exacting standards.
• A commitment to Project Open Hand’s mission and operating principles
• 2+ years of professional, high volume commercial, industrial or production kitchen experience
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to and share information about kitchen department rules, policies and procedures
• Ability to speak, read and write in English to facilitate communications with volunteers, peers and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Desire to be a part of a cohesive team and demonstrated ability to share knowledge, answer questions and clarify processes while working alongside junior staff and volunteers
• Ability to take direction, give feedback, lead by example and take responsibility for actions
• Demonstrated ability to safely use, and share best practices on knife handling and other food preparation equipment
• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles and adhere to standardized recipes and directions, strict portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards as per HACCP
• Ability to maintain CA food handling certification
• Must be flexible to work early mornings, afternoons, weekends or holidays to meet demands
• Formal culinary training
• Experience mentoring others
• Bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog
• HACCP certified
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Reporting to the Manager, Inventory Operations and working in close partnership with kitchen leadership, the Inventory Operations Coordinator II is tasked with helping to ensure that all product receiving, inventory, routing, storage, cleanliness and food temperature functions are completed according to agency policies and procedures.
The Inventory Operations Coordinator II makes it possible for their dedicated volunteer and staff teammates to produce the meals with love our community relies on. This is an ideal position for a thoughtful, reliable, dedicated and organized worker with excellent communication skills that wants to help facilitate the creation, storing and distribution of our medically tailored meals.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Working in conjunction with the Manager, Grocery Services Operations, The Grocery Center Operations Coordinator II is responsible for leading Grocery Center volunteers to maintain an adequate stock and delivery of quality assured products in the Grocery Center.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Project Open Hand Bilingual Caseworker helps to provide meals with love through interfacing with clients, assessing and verifying eligibility for our programs, and conducting intake interviews for new and returning clients. This involves meeting with clients in our Grocery Center, answering client calls and performing administrative tasks. This position works closely with the other members of the Client Services Department in serving clients and making decisions about how services will be administered.
• BA in Human Services related field
• Computer literate (MS Office/Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in a social service setting
• Bilingual Spanish
• Mental Health or Social Work experience
• Experience working with clients with multiple diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, mental illness, critical illness)
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Bilingual Wellness Program (WP) Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include a blend of administrative and direct service duties to support the Wellness Program and Project Open Hand’s mission. The Bilingual WP Coordinator will supervise the day to day duties of the Wellness Program staff, process eligibility for services, manage program contracts, offer case management, and support the Manager, Wellness Program (MWP) as needed to ensure contractual and organizational goals are being met.
• Three years’ experience providing direct services in Social Service environment, specifically to clients with multiple diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, mental illness, critical illness)
• Proficient in MS Office, using databases, and internet research
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work in POH’s San Francisco office as needed
• Bilingual in Spanish
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field
• Experience working in a nonprofit client services-based setting
• Mental Health or Social Work Experience
• Experience supervising staff
• Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Tagalog, or Vietnamese
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Donor Relations Specialist will work under the direction of the Senior Director, Development Operations to improve and implement strategies that grow our mid-level donor base and steward our current donors. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and excited about supporting and growing our strong community giving program with fundraising strategies to support the financial sustainability of the organization. She/he/they will be highly detail-oriented, well-organized, focused and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy, as well as problem solving skills. This is a forward-facing position that will play an integral role in providing exceptional donor customer service – answering and responding to all donor calls and emails, helping with donor stewardship events and tours, and maintaining accurate and updated information in the donor database. This position will also collaborate with the Senior Director, Major Donors and Planned Giving to build awareness of Project Open Hand’s Supper Club, our monthly donor program, and increase membership and retention. This position will contribute to other Development activities as needed, working as a team player with all members of the Development department.
You must include a cover letter with your resume in your application.
We provide an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick time off. Salary range: $27 - $31 hourly (commensurate with relevant experience).
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Are you a highly organized and motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for helping others and making a difference in the community? The Operations Coordinator I position at Project Open Hand might be the perfect opportunity for you! In this entry-level role, you'll be responsible for the smooth operation of our Oakland facility, helping the team that ensures that medically tailored meals and groceries are available to our clients. Key responsibilities will include:
- Production of home-delivered groceries: Packing and preparing grocery orders for delivery to clients.
- Retrieving, receiving and stocking products: Maintaining inventory levels in our grocery center.
- Sanitizing the facility and equipment: Ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for food preparation and storage.
- Supports volunteer project execution by coordinating tasks and demonstrating proper procedures for task completion and product creation.
- Assisting the Operations team: Supporting the team in distributing groceries and meals to clients.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a non-profit setting and make a real impact on the lives of those in need.
• A commitment to Project Open Hand’s mission and operating principles. • Ability and desire to work as a part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to take direction and responsibility for actions.
• Ability to safely handle and clean commercial equipment requiring heat, cleaning agents, sharp edges, and other potentially hazardous materials.
• Previous successful work experience as a logistics or inventory coordinator in a warehouse or grocery store, handling and storing perishable and non-perishable food items.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English to facilitate communication.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude with willingness to work early mornings, afternoons, weekends or holidays to meet demands.
• Ability to maintain CA food handling certification.
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience with inventory tracking software
• Forklift Certified
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Salary Range:$33.00 To $36.00 An Hour
Working out of our Oakland office, the Bilingual Registered Dietitian (RD) works in the Nutrition Services Department to provide nutritional assessment, counseling and education to Project Open Hand clients, with a particular focus on our monolingual Spanish clients living with critical and chronic illnesses. The Nutrition Services Department is an integral part of Statewide MediCal Medically Tailored Meal Pilot Program that includes the application of Medical Nutrition Therapy via in person, home and telephonic visits to some of the most vulnerable in our communities. The RDB develops educational materials and curricula, participates in research projects, assesses the needs of the client community, and adapts programming and medically tailored meals as needed to meet the unique challenges faced by Project Open Hand clients.
This position is ideal for a compassionate, professional dietitian who would like to help continually improve programs that sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, food insecurity, isolation, or the health challenges of aging. This position requires a level of comfort in the community nutrition environment with an emphasis on education.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Project Open Hand Facilities Technician is an essential position on our Facilities team. This position is responsible for general facilities and equipment maintenance, repairs, and to assist the Manager, Building Services with projects that move the agency forward.
This is an ideal position for a highly competent, reliable, and engaged facilities professional interested in working in a warm and teamwork oriented environment.
1+ years’ experience working in a facilities department
Advanced knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
Must be able to speak and read English to facilitate communication
Must possess a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Previous kitchen or restaurant equipment (back of the house) experience
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Working in conjunction with the Manager, Grocery Services Operations, The Grocery Center Operations Coordinator II is responsible for leading Grocery Center volunteers to maintain an adequate stock and delivery of quality assured products in the Grocery Center
Salary Range:$20.91 To 21.56 Hourly
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Reporting to the Director, Kitchen Operations and working in close partnership with kitchen leadership, the Kitchen Operations Coordinator II is tasked with helping to ensure that all product receiving, inventory, routing, storage, cleanliness and food temperature functions are completed according to agency policies and procedures.
The Kitchen Operations Coordinator II makes it possible for their dedicated volunteer and staff teammates to produce the meals with love our community relies on. This is an ideal position for a thoughtful, reliable, dedicated and organized worker with excellent communication skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Project Open Hand provides more than 2,000 meals with love each day to its community of sick and elderly clients and the Distribution department is the frontline of the organization. As a Driver, you will nurture vital connections as you deliver nutritious, health-supporting meals directly to homebound clients and senior sites throughout San Francisco and Alameda counties.
This is an ideal position for a compassionate dedicated driver looking to directly help others on a daily basis.
• Two years’ experience driving large delivery vehicles in an urban setting like Oakland and San Francisco
• Valid California driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work nights, holidays and weekends when necessary
• Strong verbal and written proficiency with the English language to facilitate communication
• Excellent professional references
• Experience serving clients with multiple diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, mental illness, critical illness)
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Porter I is an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. The Porter I works as part of the team that ensures all dishes, utensils, equipment, tools and other kitchen appliances remain sanitized and ready to use. Porters thoroughly clean kitchen floors and surrounding areas, take out the trash, recycling and compost meals in a well-maintained kitchen. Porters also participate in the packaging of meals. This position is ideal for an ambitious team player looking to support large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven kitchen environment.
• Ability and desire to work as a part of a cohesive team
• Ability to take direction and responsibility for actions
• Ability to speak, read and write in English to facilitate communications with volunteers, peers and leadership in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Capable of safely handling and cleaning knives and other large commercial kitchen food preparation equipment requiring heat, cleaning agents, sharp edges, and other potentially hazardous materials
• Ability to pass CA food handling certification
• Must be flexible to work early mornings, afternoons, weekends or holidays to meet demands
• Professional commercial, industrial or production kitchen experience
• Experience with high volume meal production
• Bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Follows instructions and completes assigned trainings in all aspects of Porter duties and kitchen sanitation
• Completes assigned trainings in all aspects of porter duties and kitchen sanitation
• Adheres to kitchen department rules, policies and procedures
• Sets up, breaks down, maintains and fully cleans the dish machine, sinks and other porter machinery
• Takes temperature and performs sanitizer level checks on the machines and sinks
• Removes trash, cardboard, compost and recycled material from the kitchen
• Cleans, sanitizes, maintains and replaces all assigned equipment
• Assists with simple kitchen tasks, production and/or packing line as needed
• Performs laundry services
• Follows the posted master cleaning list and does side jobs as assigned
• Follows inventory policies & procedures
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down staff and volunteer dining areas and all utensils used
• Properly fills out all food service and inventory logs with required information and signatures per HACCP guidelines
• Works harmoniously with peers and volunteers to complete the goals of the department
• Maintains a clean work area and follows all local, state and federal health standard guidelines
• Attends kitchen trainings and agency meetings
• Completes other kitchen tasks as assigned
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Cook II is an advanced role and an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. A Cook II executes complex recipes to produce nutritious meals for clients. This hands-on role works as part of a team to share knowledge with junior cooks and volunteers to handle all aspects of our daily meal production systems, from preparing ingredients to be used in nutritious recipes to packaging meals and keeping a well-maintained kitchen. This position is ideal for an ambitious, flexible cook looking to collaborate with others in all aspects of large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven environment. To perform successfully, our employees must not only have the qualifications and abilities to perform each of the essential functions of this position, but also must continually strive to meet or surpass the Project Open Hand objectives and exacting standards.
Salary Range:$20.02 To 20.63 Hourly
• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience
• Experience with high volume meal production
• Bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog
• HACCP certification
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Custodian performs general maintenance, repairs and custodial duties to keep the Project Open Hand facilities (excluding the kitchen) clean and safe.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
The Project Open Hand Bilingual Caseworker helps to provide meals with love through interfacing with clients, assessing and verifying eligibility for our programs, and conducting intake interviews for new and returning clients. This involves meeting with clients in our Grocery Center, answering client calls and performing administrative tasks. This position works closely with the other members of the Client Services Department in serving clients and making decisions about how services will be administered.
• Mental Health or Social Work experience
• Experience working with clients with multiple diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, mental illness, critical
illness)
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!
Every day, we prepare 2,500 nutritious meals and provide 200 bags of healthy groceries to help sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, isolation, or the health challenges of aging. We serve San Francisco and Oakland, engaging more than 100 volunteers daily to nourish our community. Working under the leadership of the Director, Volunteer Services, and in collaboration with agency leaders and partners, the Volunteer Coordinator recruits, schedules, and engages our incredible community of Volunteers. This is an ideal position for an energetic, confident, and organized individual with strong volunteer engagement and management skills looking to continue their career helping chronically ill and elderly in a dynamic work environment.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!