Location: Waverly,OH, USA
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.