Nutrition Program Assistant – Meals on Wheels Erving

LifePath; Erving (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Bilingual pay differential

Job summary

LifePath in Erving, MA is hiring a Nutrition Program Assistant for the Meals on Wheels program. The role is part-time (15 hours per week) and primarily based at the Erving kitchen, with duties across dining centers and delivery routes.

The position supports flexible tasks, including kitchen prep, admin support, and substitute driver work. Bilingual skills receive a 6% pay differential; 401k participation is available.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to handle a variety of assignments and locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and basic math accuracy.
• Customer service and administrative aptitude.
• Ability to reheat pre-prepared foods and assist in kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform Kitchen Assistant duties at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen as needed.
• Back-up for Home Delivered Meals routes to deliver meals.
• Back-up for Dining Center Manager, supervising volunteers.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up meals; assist with kitchen tasks.
• Maintain relevant records and data as required.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication

Mathematical competence

Customer service

Cooking skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TITLE: Nutrition Program Assistant (NPA) – Meals on Wheels Erving

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

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 inErving, MA at Meals on Wheels kitchen 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:

1. Perform duties as Kitchen Assistant at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen as needed.
2. Serve as back-up for Home Delivered Meals routes as needed to deliver meals.
3. Serve as back-up for Dining Center Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervision of volunteers.
4. Performing kitchen work as needed to prepare (generally re-heat pre-prepared food), serve, and clean up after the meal.
5. Keeping relevant records and data.

LifePath is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. Bilingual, minorities, women and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical demands:

Visual, auditory and mobile capacity necessary.
Capacity to communicate verbally with co-workers, supervisors, & consumers.
Capacity to hear and speak on the telephone.
Capacity to drive a vehicle.
Capacity to drive in all weather conditions to deliver meals to clients in their homes.
Capacity to navigate uneven terrain in all weather conditions to deliver meals to clients in their homes.
Capacity to climb stairs.
Ability to stand for duration of shift.
Occasional reaching and grabbing objects with both hands, twisting of hand and wrist, and pushing and pulling of objects.
Occasional bending, squatting, and twisting to perform work functions.
Capacity to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Mental demands:

Ability to understand and/or interpret program instructions and laws.
Capacity to do mathematical calculations.
Capacity to produce standardreports.
Capacity to deal rationally and calmly with varying personalities
Capacity to work well in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Environmental:

Time is split between indoor kitchen work and traveling outdoors to deliver meals to clients in their homes.
Must be able to tolerate odors and pollutants including but not limited to smoke, air fresheners, pet dander, personal odors, etc. from a variety of in-home conditions.
Must be able to tolerate heat andcold ofseasonal changes and indoor temperatures.