Volunteer Opportunity
Chef Assistant



Openings:
Positions Available

How to Apply?
Apply online from the convenience of your home or office. 
Volunteer Application Form

Program Location:
San Carlos Adult Community Center
601 Chestnut Street
(650) 802-4384 

Contact Person: 
Carrie Wright, Volunteer Coordinator 
(650) 802-4218- cwright@cityofsancarlos.org

Program Description:
The ACC Lunch Program is on Mondays from 11:15 to 12:30. The service is available to the community. The benefits of the program include socialization and affordable quality meals.  ACC offers a  "Soup & Sandwich Bar" Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.  Enjoy a warm bowl of soup along with a sandwich prepared on site by our caring kitchen staff.  Every 2nd Friday of the month we offer a sit down luncheon with entertainment (tickets for the Friday lunch must be purchased in advance at the ACC Front Desk).  On the 4th Friday of every month ACC offers a Pancake Social featuring pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit & orange juice.        

The Adult Community Center is a day use recreation center for community members, ages 50 and over. The Adult Community Center offers a variety of programs and services designed to promote health and wellness, enhance independence, promote lifelong learning and quality of life as well as strengthen community image and sense of place for older adults.

Adult Community Center Hours:
o Open Monday to Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm.

Responsibilities:
o Assist with production of a lunch program that serves 50-100 older adults
o Assist the chef with food preparation, specifically the main entrée
o Help serve on cafeteria line
o Assist with Pots/Pans; Assist with Table Setting
o Set-up and clean-up pre and post lunch meal tasks
o Attend volunteer meetings as scheduled

Qualifications:
o Possess good attitude
o Be a team player
o Be willing to be trained in food procedures

Time Commitment:
o One 4- hour shift per week and one shift on the 2nd and last Friday of every month
o Minimum 6-month commitment
o Shifts available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Training Provided:
o Kitchen Orientation
o Safety Orientation on Food Preparation