Nutrition Program Assistant

LifePath; Erving (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Bilingual pay differential

Job summary

LifePath is seeking an ERVING Nutrition Program Assistant to support Meals on Wheels Kitchen and Congregate Dining Centers. The role offers flexible assignments including kitchen prep, dining center management, administrative tasks, and substitute driving, with mileage paid for meal delivery.

This part-time position serves the Franklin County and North Quabbin area. Primary location is Shelburne, MA at Highland Village, with frequent site travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
• Willingness to travel to service sites in the area.
• Experience with older adults and volunteers is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to assist with kitchen prep and food reheating.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as Dining Center Manager as needed.
• Supervision of volunteers.
• Kitchen work to reheat pre-prepared meals, serve, and clean up.
• Keep relevant records and data.
• Back-up for Home Delivered Meals routes as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Math skills

Customer service

Cooking

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Older adults/volunteers experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ERVING Nutrition Program Assistant

The Nutrition Program Assistant is responsible for assignments at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen or a Congregate Dining Center. The role supports the program with flexible activities including: floating Dining Center Manager, kitchen food prep and clean up, administrative tasks, and substitute driver (mileage paid for meal delivery). This position will be primarily located in Shelburne, MA at the Highland Village facility with frequent assignments to other locations in the area. This is a part-time (15 hrs/wk) role serving the Franklin County and North Quabbin area. This position is eligible to participate in 401k. 6% pay differential for applicable bilingual skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Flexibility and the ability to enjoy a variety of job assignments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Mathematical competence and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and administrative skills
• Cooking skills to primarily reheat pre-prepared foods
• High school diploma or equivalent required. A valid driver?s license; reliable, insured transportation; and willingness to travel to some sites in our service area.
• Experience working with older Adults And Volunteers a Plus

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties to be assigned by the Nutrition Program Director may include any or all the following:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform duties as Dining Center Manager.
• Supervision of volunteers.
• Performing kitchen work as needed to prepare (generally re-heat pre-prepared food), serve, and clean up after the meal.
• Keeping relevant records and data.
• Perform duties as Kitchen Assistant at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen as needed.
• Serve as back-up for Home Delivered Meals routes as needed to deliver meals.

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