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FORA

Fora is a nonprofit organization advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities by building pathways to meaningful work in integrated settings, transforming lives while supporting independence and growth.

Learn more: teamfora.org

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the AbilityOne Program, one of the largest sources of employment in the United States for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.

Learn more: www.abilityone.gov

About Fora

Work changes everything. We make it happen.

Since 1996, we’ve connected individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment by partnering with

organizations that expect both performance and purpose. We are a multi-region workforce model

supporting operations across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our teams are integrated into daily operations, maintaining facilities, supporting office functions,

managing mailrooms, and more.

We operate across a wide range of services, including facilities support, administrative operations,

warehouses, call center services, and other essential functions.

At Fora, employment is more than a job. It’s a foundation for independence, confidence, and dignity,

expanding what’s possible in the workplace and beyond, and shaping how we work every day

Position Summary

Provides meal service and dining assistance while ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines, safety procedures, and customer service standards. Maintains a clean dining environment and supports comfort and well-being during meals.

Essential Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

Direct Labor

• Take meal orders.
• Serve meals.
• Set tables.
• Assist with plating.
• Bus and reset tables.
• Provide customer service.
• Maintain dining environment.

• Participate in supervision meetings, training, and required safety programs.
• Follow all policies outlined in the site procedures manual and Fora Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and unsafe conditions.

Administrative & Safety

• Review menus.
• Follow food safety.
• Communicate with kitchen.
• Report issues to your supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to Fora’s mission of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Aspire to the highest possible standard of excellence in the performance of your job responsibilities.
• Must possess a high degree of flexibility and willingness to work changing shift hours and work locations, at times with limited notice.
• Must represent Fora in a professional and courteous manner and communicate constructively with on-site supervisors and colleagues.
• Must report to your supervisor any and all issues or concerns which may bring risk to anyone or affect operations.
• Must adhere to all policies and professional standards set forth by Fora and the customer, including maintaining a workplace free of harassment and discrimination

Physical Requirements

• Stand long periods.
• Carry trays up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

• Office building, interaction with building customers and the public.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities

throughout the application process and throughout employment.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential

job functions, or access employment benefits, please contact Vocational Services or Human Resources

Departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fora is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and

respect.

Fora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with

applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,

religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression,

sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital

status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Shift varies by schedule; must be available weekends & holidays
Shift varies by schedule; must be available weekends & holidays