Student Meals Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: Support The GO Year of Discipleship in a position that combines day-to-day leadership and support of all student meals within the program with Christ-centered mentorship of GO Year students.The Student Meals Coordinator will focus on supporting the GO Year in all areas relating to food service for GO Year students, including on-site and off-site meals. This involves close working relationships with both Forest Home's Food Service Director, as well as the Lakeview Kitchen Manager, for on-site dining needs of all students, and coordinating with the Director of The GO Year and the Experiences Coordinator for the planning and implementation of all off-site dining needs.The Student Meals Coordinator will also assist in collectively guiding and discipling a cohort of 40 students throughout the full 12-month experience, fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and personal development among students.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop excellent working relationships with the Dining Manager and the Lakeview Kitchen Manager to provide an excellent Food Service experience to all GO Year studentsDevelop a weekly, meal-by-meal student rotation schedule for the set up and tear down of all meals, including sanitization of Lakeview DiningWork with the Guest Dining staff to create and maintain a system for after-hours access to food and snacks, as well as providing meals to students during windows where large group meals are not served to GO Year students (primality two meals on Sundays, and off weeks when the program isn't in session).Plan and implement all meal plans for off-site excursions, in coordination with the Experiences Coordinator, as directed by the Director of The Go YearProvide kitchen support to Guest Dining staff as neededProvide consistent, day-to-day mentorship and discipleship to GO Year studentsConduct weekly one-on-one meetings with each assigned student (approximately 10 students of the same gender)Lead weekly small group devotionals utilizing pre-determined discipleship curriculumMonitor and support the spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being of assigned studentsSubmit weekly reports to the Director of The GO Year regarding the spiritual, mental, and physical health of each student under their careMaintain a personal rhythm of daily Bible study, remaining aligned with the GO Year students' reading plan and spiritual disciplinesActively engage in recruiting efforts as lead by the GO Year Director and Admissions CoordinatorAll other duties as assignedEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least 18 years oldPrevious food service experience in a guest services settingAbility to be a self-starter as well as a highly engaging and encouraging leaderDemonstrated ability to work within a highly collaborative environment, including shared leadership dynamics; at times leading and at times following, especially in cross-department settingsHas experienced living in, or has exposure to, a college dorm-style environment, with the ability to speak into shared living dynamics, conflict resolution, and interpersonal situationsMust obtain Food Handlers Card from San Bernardino County (Forest Home will provide training and cover fees)QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest HomeAbility to hear from God and pray for people, both over the phone and in personAssume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanorActively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activitiesRegular, timely attendanceSigned statement of faithStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to maintain accurate records and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloadSelf-starter who is motivated to support department operationsAbility to communicate clearly and professionally with staff and vendorsExcellent customer service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and proceduresSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides spiritual leadership, mentorship, and oversight to students participating in The GO Year of Discipleship. The role carries primary leadership responsibility within assigned areas of focus, while also engaging in shared leadership alongside other GO Year leadership to foster a unified, Christ-centered community and program experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate retail machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times. FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home's at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.FOREST HOME CORE VALUES:Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayerSurrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His WordWorship the Lord with the Forest Home CommunityCommit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local churchPrioritize God, Family, and Work appropriatelyBe prepared to share your testimony with staff or guestsWalk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful natureLove (I Corinthians 13)Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)Be respectful to othersDemonstrate compassionServe (Philippians 2:3-11)Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasureSeek to put others' needs above your ownDemonstrate humility in both spirit and deedActively look for ways to serveWalk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)Show loyalty to others, even when they are not presentDo the right thing, even when others are not presentExtend trust and seek to believe the best in othersAsk for forgiveness quickly when necessaryBe truthful and transparent with othersStrive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)Demonstrate accountability with time and resourcesRequest and receive trainingDesire to improve, and challenge others to do the sameCommit to exceeding guest expectationsRefuse mediocrityEngage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)Seek first to understand before being understoodCommunicate clearly, empathetically and respectfullyWork through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)Participate in intentional and purposeful community activitiesPartner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectivenessPlay and appreciate "campy" funFaithfully pray for one anotherInnovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)Dream BigProactively seek solutionsThink outside the boxDream, plan and execute new ideasAcknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26

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