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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.

Current Job Openings

Inventory Operations Coordinator II, On-Call

Department:
Wellness Programs – Grocery Center
Reports To:
Manager, Food Operations
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
No
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Non-Exempt
On-Call
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Food Operations and working in close partnership with Grocery Center Food Operations 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. 
 

Qualifications Required

  • Experience working in a warehouse or kitchen inventory control function
  • Experience receiving products and the associated paperwork
  • Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast paced  environment, communicating effectively with colleagues, volunteers and clients
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to speak, read and write in English to facilitate communication
  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays to meet demand
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
     

Qualifications Desired

  • Supervisorial experience
  • Industrial kitchen experience
  • Experience with Computrition or inventory tracking software
  • Hands-on experience driving vans and forklifts
  • 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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Cook II

Department:
Food Operations – Kitchen
Reports To:
Executive Chef
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications Required

•    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   

Qualifications Desired

•    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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Inventory Operations Coordinator II

Department:
Food Operations – Kitchen
Reports To:
Inventory Operation Manager
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications Required

  • Experience working in a warehouse or kitchen inventory control function 
  • Experience receiving products and the associated paperwork 
  • Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast paced  environment, communicating effectively with colleagues, volunteers and clients 
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
  • Ability to speak, read and write in English to facilitate communication 
  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays to meet demand
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
     

Qualifications Desired

  • Supervisorial experience 
  • Industrial kitchen experience 
  • Experience with Computrition or inventory tracking software 
  • Hands-on experience driving vans and forklifts 
  • 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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Grocery Center Operations Coordinator II

Department:
Wellness Programs – Grocery Center
Reports To:
Manager, Grocery Services Operations
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications Required

  • 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 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, primarily liaising with clients, volunteers and other operational departments 
  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, and strength in multitasking 
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
  • Ability to speak, read and write English to facilitate communication 
  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work at the SF and Oakland locations, occasional nights, weekends and holidays 

Qualifications Desired

  • Supervisorial experience 
  • Experience working with Volunteers 
  • Experience with Computrition software 
  • Food Safety Certification 
  • Forklift Certified 
  • Bilingual English/Spanish 

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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Caseworker, Bilingual English/ Spanish, San Francisco

Department:
Wellness Programs – Client Services
Reports To:
Manager, Wellness Program
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Classification:
Professional

Position Summary

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. 

Qualifications Required

•    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 

Qualifications Desired

•    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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Home Delivered Meals Outreach Specialist

Department:
Wellness Programs – Distribution
Reports To:
Manager, CNP Data & AWD-HDM
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Senior Sites – locations vary
Benefits:
Yes
Status:
Exempt
Full time
Classification:
Professional

Position Summary

At Project Open Hand, our medically-tailored food helps clients recover from illness, get stronger and lead healthier lives.  Our nutritious meals improve health outcomes by lowering risks for disease, depression, and cognitive decline.  We are seeking a dynamic individual to join Project Open Hand’s Community Nutrition Program (CNP) as the Home Delivered Meals (HDM) Outreach Specialist.  This is an impactful role focused on providing nutrition to homebound adults with disabilities in San Francisco.  The HDM Outreach Specialist will be responsible for implementing regular in-person and telephonic assessments, certifying eligibility for the HDM program, and ensuring participants are appropriately served.

Qualifications Required

  • 2+ years in field work experience primarily working with adults with disabilities or older adults
  • 2+ years’ experience using CRM database systems
  • Mental health or social work experience
  • Experience working directly with a diverse community of clients with multiple diagnoses (i.e. mental illness, critical illness, substance abuse)
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries, remain calm and help deescalate participant incidents
  • Excellent communication, organization, customer service and written documentation skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Must be able to travel within San Francisco via public transportation or personal automobile for the performance of job duties. If driving, valid California driver’s license, proof of insurance and excellent driving record as provided by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Schedule flexibility to work weekends as needed

Qualifications Desired

  • BA in Social Work, Human Services, Public or Mental Health 
  • Bilingual in Cantonese or Spanish, written and spoken
  • Familiarity with San Francisco Social Service resources
  • Current food safety certification (or the ability to obtain within one month of date of hire)
  • Experience using a trauma-informed and client-centered approach to provide services to a diverse community of clients, especially home-bound adults with disabilities

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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Bilingual Caseworker, English/ Cantonese

Department:
Wellness Programs – Client Services
Reports To:
Manager, Wellness Program
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Classification:
Professional

Position Summary

TITLE: Bilingual Caseworker 

DEPARTMENT: Client Services 

REPORTS TO: Manager, Wellness Program, San Francisco 

LOCATION: 730 Polk Street, San Francisco 

BENEFITS: Yes 

STATUS: Union, Full-time, Non-Exempt 

SUPERVISES: N/A 

CLASSIFICATION: Professionals 

 

 POSITION SUMMARY: 

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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•    Process applications for services 

•    Perform intake and recertification for clients 

•    Verify eligibility for services by communicating with service providers and collecting client documentation 

•    Maintain client database including scheduling meal service, documenting client contacts and incident reports 

•    Assess needs of clients and provide referrals as appropriate 

•    Support clients who do not qualify for services with referrals to external community resources 

•    Provide clients a program orientation and assist them in successfully accessing our services 

•    Respond constructively to client comments and concerns; effectively resolve client complaints 

•    Conduct home visits; assess and respond appropriately to crisis situations 

•    Provide one-on-one follow up to clients regarding behavioral problems 

•    Act as liaison between clients and staff/volunteers/other Agency departments 

•    Act as representative of POH 

•    Perform other duties as may be required 

JOB COMPETENCIES: 

•    A Team player: Demonstrates cooperative spirit, respects professional boundaries and is successful at sharing responsibilities with others 

•    Self-Led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when needed 

•    Sensitive to the circumstances and needs of the critically ill and seniors, as well as people with mental health and substance abuse issues 

•    Customer oriented: Works well with all customers (internal staff and external contacts), promotes a positive image of the agency and works diligently to resolve customer issues 

•    Poised: able to maintain a calm, positive and constructive attitude during interactions with diverse populations, sometimes in challenging situations 

•    Ethical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality 

•    Knowledgeable: Understands facets of job, keeps job knowledge current 

•    Well Organized: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well 

•    A Strong Communicator: excellent verbal and written communication skills 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to move about the building; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud. The work environment will be ever changing with new clients, volunteers and staff members all sharing space and working together in the Grocery Center 

 

Project Open Hand offers a generous employee benefit and wellness package. Eligibility for different programs is determined by the role and employment statuses but may include: 
  
 • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, and Flexible Spending Account 
 • Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D, and Supplemental Life Insurance 
 • Retirement Savings Plan 403(b), Commuter Check Subsidy 
 • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Counseling, Cell Phone Discounts, and additional discounts 
 • Holidays (11 per year), generous vacation and sick leave, and complimentary lunch 
  
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and State and Federal laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants arrest and conviction records.  

Qualifications Required

•    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 Cantonese

Qualifications Desired

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: 

•    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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Porter I, on-call

Department:
Food Operations – Kitchen
Reports To:
Executive Chef
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
No
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
On-Call

Position Summary

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.  

 

 

Qualifications Required

  • 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 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    

Qualifications Desired

•    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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Cook II, On-Call

Department:
Food Operations – Kitchen
Reports To:
Executive Chef
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
No
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

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

Qualifications Required

 

  • 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     

Qualifications Desired

•    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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Custodian, On-Call

Department:
Infrastructure – Building Services
Job Location:
1921 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
No
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Custodian performs general maintenance, repairs and custodial duties to keep the Project Open Hand facilities (excluding the kitchen) clean and safe. 

Qualifications Required

  • 1+ years’ experience in a janitorial or maintenance position with a strong background in janitorial procedures and an understanding of using cleaning supplies safely and effectively 
  • Schedule flexibility with ability to work occasional nights, weekends and holidays 
  • Oral and written comprehension of English to facilitate communication 
  • A valid California Driver's License and a good driving record  

Qualifications Desired

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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Grocery Center Operations Coordinator II

Department:
Wellness Programs – Grocery Center
Job Location:
1921 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
Volunteers
Status:
Full time
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications Required

   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.
 Ability to communicate effectively, primarily liaising with clients, volunteers and other operational departments.
 Attention to detail, organizational skills, and strength in multitasking.
 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
 Ability to speak, read and write English to facilitate communication.
 Flexible schedule with the ability to work at the SF and Oakland locations, occasional nights, weekends and
holidays.

Qualifications Desired


 Supervisorial experience
 Experience working with Volunteers
 Experience with Computrition software
 Food Safety Certification
 Forklift Certified
 Bilingual English/Spanish

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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Driver, On-Call

Department:
Wellness Programs – Distribution
Reports To:
Distribution Manager
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
No
Supervises:
Occasional Delivery Volunteer
Status:
Non-Exempt
On-Call
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications Required

•    Two years’ experience driving large delivery vehicles in an urban setting like San Francisco and Oakland

•    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

Qualifications Desired

•    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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Porter I

Department:
Food Operations – Kitchen
Reports To:
Culinary Services Quality Manager
Job Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Service Worker

Position Summary

The Porter I position will either work an AM or a PM shift as dictated by the available position. The Porter I will work primarily collecting and washing cooking equipment and busing and washing plates, cups and silverware. The secondary function of the position is to complete specific tasks as assigned from the kitchen’s master cleaning list.

Qualifications Required

  • Successful experience working in a commercial or industrial kitchen as a member of a team
  • Training, understanding and experience with HACCP procedures
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in English to facilitate communications in the kitchen

Qualifications Desired

  • 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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Bilingual Caseworker (Spanish/ English), Oakland

Department:
Wellness Programs – Client Services
Reports To:
Manager, Wellness Program, East Bay
Job Location:
1921 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
Benefits:
Yes
Supervises:
N/A
Status:
Full time
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Professional

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications Required

  • BA in Human Services related field
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Ability to work as part of a team within a culturally diverse environment
  • Computer literate (MS Office/Outlook)
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in a social service setting
  • Sense of humor

Qualifications Desired

• 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.

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Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!

Oakland

1921 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 622-0221
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San Francisco

730 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 447-2300
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