Nutrition Site Aide

Seabury Resources for Aging; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Seabury Resources for Aging in the District of Columbia is seeking a Nutrition Site Aide to manage meals for food safety and compliance. The role includes client intakes, screenings, and monitoring reservations and contributions.

This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. The ideal candidate will be a certified food handler with strong communication and attention to detail, and will support the site in the absence of the Nutrition Recreation Manager while maintaining data accuracy

Qualifications

• Possession of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• CPR Certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suites Application.
• Must be knowledgeable of issues and challenges that impact older adults.
• Must be sensitive, courteous, and respectful to the needs of older adult participants.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food service to ensure proper portion control.
• Oversees the contribution collection process to ensure adherence to policies and procedures governing participant contributions.
• Provides oversight of the site when the Nutrition Recreation Manager is absent.
• Registers all nutrition site participants by completing the DC Office on Aging client intake form and nutrition screening and updates the forms annually.
• Ensures data is entered correctly into CSTARS.
• Keeps meal and activity attendance records, including meal quantity and quality. Prepares reports as required.
• Maintains adherence to the standard meal reservation process for ordering meals.
• Receives and inspects food delivered daily.
• Follows food handling intake and procedures.
• Maks sure all serving and food consumption areas are clean.
• Monitors sanitary practices of volunteer food.
• Must be a certified food handler.
• Clear communication skills, including writing, verbal communication, and customer.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Must be courteous and respectful to clients at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organization Seabury Resources for Aging is a private, not-for-profit corporation registered in the District of Columbia which provides various services to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Seabury's mission is to provide personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC, area live with independence and dignity. Seabury strives to continue to be the trusted community leader in aging services.

Organization Seabury Resources for Aging is a private, not-for-profit corporation registered in the District of Columbia which provides various services to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Seabury's mission is to provide personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC, area live with independence and dignity. Seabury strives to continue to be the trusted community leader in aging services.

Overview of the Role

The Nutrition Site Aide is responsible for the management of the meals for food safety and compliance. In addition, this position will provide client intakes and screenings and monitor reservations and contributions. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Oversees food service to ensure proper portion control.
• Oversees the contribution collection process to ensure adherence to policies and procedures governing participant contributions.
• Provides oversight of the site when the Nutrition Recreation Manager is absent.
• Registers all nutrition site participants by completing the DC Office on Aging client intake form and nutrition screening and updates the forms annually.
• Ensures data is entered correctly into CSTARS.
• Keeps meal and activity attendance records, including meal quantity and quality. Prepares reports as required.
• Maintains adherence to the standard meal reservation process for ordering meals.
• Receives and inspects food delivered daily.
• Follows food handling intake and procedures.
• Makes sure all serving and food consumption areas are clean.
• Monitors sanitary practices of volunteer food.
• Must be a certified food handler.
• Clear communication skills, including writing, verbal communication, and customer.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Must be courteous and respectful to clients at all times.

Key Qualifications

• Possession of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Food Handler Certification required
• CPR Certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Suites Application
• Must be knowledgeable of issues and challenges that impact older adults.
• Must be sensitive, courteous, and respectful to the needs of older adult participants.

Work Environment: Standard office environment

Equipment Used: PC/laptop, computer printer, office copier, telephone, facsimile machine, shredder, and typical office equipment.