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Nutrition Site Assistant

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentu • Part-time • Cincinnati, Ohio • 1m ago

Job Details

Anderson Senior Center - Cincinnati, OH

Part Time

High School

Up to 50%

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Meals on Wheels (MOW) provides nutritious meals delivered to the homes and congregate sites of seniors in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Greater Dayton communities. The MOW program supports independence while promoting the social, physical, and emotional well-being of seniors. The Meals on Wheels Nutrition Site Assistant is a part-time (20 hours per week), Monday - Friday days only position in which the Assistant will work at the nutrition site in Cincinnati. Ten paid holidays per year and paid time off accrual starts day one. This position will be dedicated to the Anderson Township location and starts at $16 per hour.

Qualifications

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Serving meals, adherence to nutrition site requirements and paperwork, and cleaning the congregate space after the meal.

TYPICAL WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the congregate meal space at the nutrition site.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Obtain paperwork as required.
Prepares the meal count for the next day.
Communicates with the participants.
Receives and serves the food at acceptable temperatures.
Conducts fire drills.
Provides nutrition training.
Assures that the congregate space is cleaned daily.
Maintain records of food temps according to policy.
Work with volunteers, community partners, and funding monitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma with related kitchen experience or an Associates Degree preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must have or be able to pass the test for ServSafe certification.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical and drug screen.
Perform other duties as assigned up to and including participation and attendance at agency events.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive your own vehicle from home office to Nutrition Site. (Mileage is reimbursed at IRS rate as applicable.)
Valid Drivers License.
Must have basic computer skills and be able to learn new technology.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Physically push and pull carts loaded with meals and other products weighing up to 75 pounds.
Have the ability to lift in excess of 40 pounds.
Have the ability to work in kitchen environment.
Have the ability to be aware of surrounding environment.
Have the ability to hear and follow instructions.
Must be in general good health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Have the ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Sit, bend, lift, move and stand for extended periods of time during working hours.