Nutrition Support Specialist

LifeBridge Community Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeBridge Community Services seeks a Nutritionist Support Specialist to support Meals on Wheels, Café Congregate sites, and office operations. The role involves driving, meal delivery, café management, and administrative tasks to ensure safe, timely meal service for seniors.

Travel to multiple sites and support various program operations as needed. The position emphasizes high customer service standards, food safety, and accurate recordkeeping, with collaboration across teams and regular staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in food service, delivery, customer service, or administrative office work preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load meals into coolers each morning and deliver to recipients.
• Maintain meal temperatures, fuel purchases, and vehicle inspections records.
• Manage daily meal service operations at assigned café sites, including ordering and serving.
• Inspect catered deliveries for temperature, quality and quantity; record feedback.
• Provide clerical support to Senior Meals on Wheels and Café programs; maintain records.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow agency policies; assist in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our dynamic and diverse team of professionals making an impact!

LifeBridge Community Services is a leading non-profit organization in Fairfield County committed to partnering with individuals, youth, and families to improve well-being, strengthen resilience and create a brighter future. By providing a combination of behavioral health services, youth development, and asset-building resources – as well as meals for seniors and interpreting services statewide – our impact strengthens our community.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and perspectives.

In all our interactions, whether with clients, colleagues, or community members, we strive to be respectful, transparent, collaborative, deliberate and impactful.

The Nutritionist Support Specialist provides flexible coverage across the Food Services Program for the Meals on Wheels, Café Congregate Meal sites, and office operations. This role assists with driving, meal delivery, café management, and administrative tasks to ensure safe, timely, and accurate meal service for seniors. The position upholds high standards of customer service, food safety, recordkeeping, and office efficiency. This role involves traveling to different sites and stepping in to support multiple program or office operations as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

Meals on Wheels / Driver Responsibilities

• Load meals into coolers each morning from the preparation site.
• Deliver meals safely and promptly to designated recipients.
• Maintain accurate records of meal temperatures, gasoline purchases, and vehicle inspections.
• Keep vehicles and delivery equipment clean and report maintenance needs to the Operations Manager.
• Report significant changes in clients' physical, emotional, or social conditions to office staff.
• Respect client confidentiality and adhere to all agency policies.
• Attend driver meetings and cooperate with state or agency monitors.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quarterly program meetings.

Café / Site Management Responsibilities

• Manage daily meal service operations at assigned café sites, including meal ordering, serving, and clean-up.
• Accept and inspect catered food deliveries, checking temperature, quality, and quantity.
• Maintain reservation and attendance records; record meal temperatures and participant feedback.
• Collect and account for donations daily and submit them according to the agency procedure.
• Report any participant concerns or complaints promptly to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety standards and program rules.

Office / Clerical Support Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the Senior Meals on Wheels and Café programs.
• Assist with filing, scanning, and maintaining accurate program records.
• Help prepare congregate packets, stuff donation letters, and scan as requested.
• Maintain supply inventory and assist with ordering and organizing office and program materials.
• Assist in maintaining confidentiality and ensuring proper document handling and storage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• Experience in food service, delivery, customer service, or administrative office work preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and/or move up to 25 + pounds
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• The member will be required to travel locally by vehicle, work in an office setting sitting behind a computer, as well as interact with clients