Senior Nutrition Assistant - Community Action Committee of Pike County : Job Details

The Senior Nutrition Assistant - 40 Hours at Pike CAC will work closely with the Senior Programs Manager, Senior Programs Lead Cook, Senior Programs Assistant Cook, Senior Programs Assistant, Senior Nutrition Assistant and Senior Programs Driver/Nutrition Aide to provide vital, high-quality senior programs to Pike County.

Essential Functions

Functional Area: Central Kitchen Operations

Estimated Effort: 55%

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations

* Responsible for the preparation of large quantities of food, and for cold components of home delivered and congregate meals.

* Properly pack hot and cold meals for home-delivered meal clients, following proper temperature procedures.

* Responsible for preparing and packing cold meals for home-delivered meal clients

* Assist with the preparation and packing of Early Childhood program breakfast, lunch, and snack.

* Responsible for processing daily meal cancelations and resumptions and ensuring drivers are notified of changes.

* Responsible for adding new clients to meal routes and provide information to meal drivers.

* Maintain certifications and attend required training per Senior Programs Policy, Food Safety guidance, and funding requirements.

* Prepare large quantities of food read/convert recipes.

* Deliver assigned home delivered meal route.

* Deliver meals to and pickup from Early Childhood sites assigned.

* Deliver Summer Food Service Program Meals to assigned site.

* Maintain ServSafe Certification.

* Maintain certifications and attend required training per Senior Programs policy, Food Safety guidance, and funding requirements.

Functional Area: Inventory, Cleaning, and Stocking

Estimated Effort: 35%

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations

* Assist with cleaning, sanitizing and dish washing in the central kitchen.

* Assist with cleaning and sanitizing Early Childhood dishes.

* Responsible for cleaning and ongoing organization of packing area shelves, walk-in cooler, and freezer.

* Assist with kitchen equipment regular maintenance and upkeep; notify the Senior Programs Manager when repairs are needed.

* Ensure meal carriers are clean, stored properly, in good working order; promptly notify the Senior Programs Manager when replacement is needed.

* Complete inventory data entry and assist with maintaining perpetual inventory in cold pack area.

* Assist with ordering and checking in deliveries when needed. Verify receipt of items, condition of products and ensure safe delivery.

* Complete Senior Center cleaning tasks as assigned by the Senior Programs Lead Cook, Senior Programs Assistant Cook, and Senior Programs Manager.

Functional Area: Agency Service

Estimated Effort: 10%

Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations

* CAC Committee assignments, and other agency service duties as assigned.

* Liaison between clients and senior programs.

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

Job-Related Experience:

* Valid Ohio Driver's License, clean driving record, reliable transportation, insurable under agency policy.

* Completion of program related and criminal background checks.

* 1 year of food service or commercial kitchen experience.

* Proficiency with ready road maps and using GPS.

People Management Experience:

* Friendly, professional, and courteous demeanor.

Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations:

* Obtain ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

* Preference given to individuals with a current ServSafe certification

* Preference given to individuals with delivery driving experience.

* Preference given to individuals with computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

* Must be able to lift 40 pounds

* Required to stand for long periods of time; lifting on a regular basis; work in a hot area

* Drive in variable weather conditions and enter/exit a vehicle multiple times each day.

* May be exposed to communicable diseases and environmental conditions such as bed bugs, etc.