Food Program Assistant

Boys and Girls Club of Benton County; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls of Benton County is seeking a part-time USDA Program Assistant to support the administration of the food program in Bentonville, AR. Under the supervision of the Director of Federal Grants, you will receive, pack, and deliver meals, maintain inventory, and document meals in compliance with USDA meal patterns and safety regulations.

You will contribute to the health and nutrition of children enrolled at BGCBC, handle daily production records, and assist with meal preparation and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate detailed information accurately and effectively to varied individuals and groups.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills as they work with the rest of the staff.
• Ability to be a team player and contribute to the department individually and as a whole.
• Physical requirements: lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance; move freely around the building, stoop, bend, and reach; stand for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting.
• Background clearance from the Arkansas State Police and Central Registries for Child and Adult Abuse and Maltreatment.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum requirements will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food inventory and ensure availability for menu requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily meal production records and logs.
• Receive, pack, and deliver meals to Clubs; prepare meals for individual service.
• Keep menus updated and comply with food safety regulations.
• Assist in preparation and serving of USDA reimbursable meals.
• Drive Club vehicle(s) as required and attend training sessions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-step instructions

Job description

Job Details
Location: Administration - Bentonville, AR 72712
Position Type: Part Time
Primary Function: Under limited supervision of the Director of Federal Grants, the USDA Program Assistant is responsible for receiving, packing, and delivering meals for the food program at the Boys & Girls of Benton County (BGCBC) as well as maintaining food inventory and documenting meals that comply with the USDA Food Program meal patterns and food safety regulations. This role plays a vital part in supporting the health and nutrition of children enrolled at BGCBC.

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Maintain food inventory.
• Maintain accurate daily meal production records.
• Receive, pack, and deliver meals to Clubs, ready for individual meal service.
• Keep updated menus.
• Assist the Federal Director of Federal Grants in preparation and serving of USDA reimbursable meals.
• Be responsible for food receiving and storage assigned by the Director of Federal Grants.
• Gather supplies from the storeroom, freezer, or refrigerator and deliver to designated work area.
• Label and date food items, prior to proper storage.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as directed.
• Ensure every work area is well‑stocked to allow for expedient and efficient operation.
• Gather inventory on food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Complete required logs and records for Director of Federal Grants to complete daily production reports.

Health and Safety

• Have knowledge of any special diet needs in each Club.
• Be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in both the kitchen and storage areas.
• Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Perform janitorial duties such as cleaning workstations, emptying the trash, mopping up spills during your shift, when needed.
• Check equipment to make sure it maintains safety and sanitation requirements and report needed repairs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Wear proper clothing, shoes and hair restraints according to Health Department Standards.
• Maintain appropriate personal health and hygiene and continuously practice sanitary food handling procedures.
• Monitor and chart refrigerator temperature.
• Participate in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Will be required to drive Club vehicle(s).
• Attends grantee-sponsored training, in‑service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate detailed information accurately and effectively to varied individuals and groups and verify comprehension.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills as they work with the rest of the staff.
• Ability to be a team player and contribute to the department individually and as a whole.
• Physical requirements: lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance; move freely around the building, stoop, bend, and reach; stand for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting.
• Background clearance from the Arkansas State Police and Central Registries for Child and Adult Abuse and Maltreatment.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum requirements will be accepted.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.