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About Second Helpings

At Second Helpings, we envision a community where everyone has enough nourishing food and ample opportunities to thrive. By accepting donated perishable and overstocked food, we prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day and distribute them free of charge through social service organizations in Greater Indianapolis.

Founded in 1998 by three chefs, Second Helpings remains true to its core mission while the ability to serve our community has continued to grow. We fight hunger from all angles. In the last fiscal year, we have saved over 3.7 million pounds of food from the landfill. We distributed nearly 1.2 million meals and redirected another 2.4 million pounds of food products to 100 area partners.

The Second Helpings building is a vibrant and active one, fostering a collaborative work environment. The organization relies on a steady and dedicated volunteer corps that is in the building during most open hours, and it sees culinary job training students and graduates coming and going regularly. Food and food culture are ever-present, and lunch is available on most days.

JOB SUMMARY

Transfer excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings, Inc. and redistribute as directed to nonprofit social service agencies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO?includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Pick up food from donor sites. Unload, log, and store rescued food immediately upon return to Second Helpings.
• Perform on-site quality control and inspection of food upon pick-up and delivery.
• Deliver food to partner agencies.
• Follow all kitchen and food handling procedures; maintain ServSafe certification.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with food donors, partner agencies, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Accurately prepare food rescue and delivery records.
• Assist with routine inspections and maintenance of vehicle, transfer equipment, docks, and recycling receptacles.
• Train and oversee tasks of volunteer staff.
• May be required to drive a variety of vehicles, including refrigerated box truck and delivery vans.
• Provide assistance in other areas requested and when time permits, (including some kitchen maintenance)

WHAT YOU'LL BRING?to perform the job successfully:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid Indiana Operators driver's license plus a safe motor vehicle report and you can meet the commercial insurance age requirements
• Must have or be able to achieve a ServSafe Food Handler certification
• Able to use GPS applications, plus general knowledge of the Indianapolis area
• Good verbal communication
• Able to interact positively with people of all backgrounds, cultural groups and economic levels
• Keep neat, accurate written records
• Demonstrate common sense and good judgement
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, using adaptive equipment or assistance if more than that
• Be physically able to perform all essential job functions
• Tolerance of weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, airborne particles), moderate to loud noise, or moving mechanical parts.

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO JOIN US:

Second Helpings embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Second Helpings maintains a policy that Equal Employment Opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. The organization does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on any of these characteristics.

Second Helpings provides a generous benefit package, matching 403(b) contributions, free parking and lunches.?

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full time hourly position with a compensation of $20.00/hour.

Second Helpings is proud to be a certified Good Wages employer.

Applications accepted through 8:00 AM Monday March 31, 2025.