Meal Site Worker

Eau Claire County; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eau Claire County in Wisconsin seeks a Meal Site Worker to support the Aging and Disability Resource Center's congregate meals program. Duties include safe meal service, sanitation, and record keeping at daily sites.

Mon-Fri 10:00 am–12:30 pm and 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 3:30 pm–6:30 pm; requires criminal and caregiver background checks, a pre-employment physical, valid driver’s license, private transportation, and automobile insurance. Experience with older adults is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation standards to ensure safe meal service.
• Experience with basic meal service operations including setup, service, and delivery.
• Ability to follow written policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate daily congregate meal sites following sanitation standards.
• Assist in all meal service steps: prep, service, cleanup, ordering, and deliveries.
• Maintain records for participant registrations, meal reservations, and route updates.

Skills

First aid certification

Record keeping

Safety/compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post secondary education or formal training in the food service field

Job description

The Meal Site Worker performs daily meal service duties at congregate meal sites for older adults to assist with facilitating the nutrition program for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

Schedule is Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

• Applies knowledge of restaurant code sanitation standards to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the assigned daily congregate meal site; assists in full meal service operations to include setup, service, clean up, meal ordering, and delivery; follows sanitation and safe food handling policies and procedures; orders and picks up food and supplies from ADRC.
• Exercises ability to understand and follow written instructions to assure adherence to program policies and procedures and menu compliance.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, volunteers, meal site participants, and the public using a trauma informed model of service; informs participants and others about services provided by the ADRC and other community agencies; reports perceived changes in participant appearance, behavior, or other problem areas to ADRC Manager.
• Utilizes knowledge of safeguarding measures to ensure secure handling and confidentiality of donations; communicates donation policies to participants; ensures the safeguarding and pick-up of donations from meal sites.
• Practices personal safety knowledge to perform basic first aid and notify emergency services.
• Uses skills in preparing and maintaining basic records and reports to assist the ADRC with routine record keeping including participant registration, meal reservations, and Meals on Wheels route updating.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of criminal and caregiver background checks.
• Position does require a pre-employment physical
• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.

• Post secondary education or formal training in the food service field.

• Experience interacting with older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with providing basic first aid; first aid certification.