Nutrition Services Assistant

Springbrook; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in a supportive kitchen environment. You will work closely with the Cook to ensure meals meet individual dietary needs, are served safely, on time, and with care.

This hands-on role requires teamwork, adherence to menus and safety procedures, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds as part of daily tasks. A flexible schedule and basic computer skills are needed to operate agency systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in food service is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must meet agency requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles when driving is part of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals and snacks according to menus and dietary needs.
• Follow approved menus, recipes, portion sizes, and meal plans; substitutions only as authorized.
• Ensure meals are served on time and at the proper temperature with good presentation.
• Complete food prep and other tasks to ensure supplies are ready for the next day.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and agency procedures.
• Keep kitchen, storage, and work areas clean, organized, safe, hazard-free.
• Complete cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and ware-washing.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report equipment concerns to the Chef Manager.
• Use required PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and moving food supplies and equipment as needed.
• Support orientation and training of new employees when assigned.
• Work cooperatively with the kitchen team and treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Agency systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Nutrition Services Assistant helps prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals and snacks for people we support while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. Working closely with the Cook, this position plays an important role in making sure people we support receive meals that meet their individual dietary needs and are served safely, on time, and with care. This is a hands‑on position that is a great fit for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in doing quality work, and wants to make a positive difference in the daily lives of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals and snacks, according to established menus and individual dietary needs.
• Follow approved menus, recipes, portion sizes, and meal plans. Make substitutions only as authorized.
• Ensure meals are served on time and at the proper temperature, with attention to presentation and quality.
• Complete food preparation and other tasks needed to ensure supplies are ready for the next day's meals.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and agency procedures.
• Keep kitchen, food storage, and work areas clean, organized, safe, and free of hazards.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and ware-washing.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report equipment concerns or repair needs to the Chef Manager.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and moving food supplies and equipment as needed.
• Support the orientation and training of new employees when assigned.
• Work cooperatively with the kitchen team and treat students, coworkers, and others with respect and courtesy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous food service, kitchen, or institutional dining experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the program.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow menus, meal plans, safety procedures, and directions accurately.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn agency systems and software.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 60 pounds unassisted, as well as bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Must meet agency requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles when driving is part of the position.