Senior Nutrition Coordinator

City of Moorpark; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Moorpark seeks a Senior Nutrition Coordinator for the Active Adult Center. This part-time role supports the city's senior nutrition programs, coordinates meal preparation, and oversees volunteers. Work hours are 12–20 per week, typically 9:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants should have two years of meal preparation experience with clerical skills; a high school diploma is required and nutrition training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Two years of meal preparation experience combined with clerical experience.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; nutrition training is desirable.
• Valid California driver license and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and part-time staff in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Senior Nutrition Program, including meals and inventory.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers and part-time staff.
• Prepare forms, reports and categorize revenue and registrations.
• Assist with special events and routine administrative tasks.
• Perform cleaning of kitchen and food preparation areas.

Skills

Meal preparation

Volunteer supervision

Clerical tasks

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Nutrition training

Job description

If you're a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Nutrition Coordinator looking for a rewarding Part-Time career where you can positively impact the community every day and thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, our Active Adult Center is ready to welcome you to our team. If this opportunity, described in more detail below, aligns with your skills and career needs, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in Moorpark.

The Senior Nutrition Coordinator assists with the City's senior nutrition and active adult programs while performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This position receives direction from the assigned supervisor, may exercise lead worker supervision over part-time staff and volunteers, and is an hourly position that is not overtime exempt. This part-time position works 12-20 hours per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Senior Nutrition Program, including preparing meals, sorting and stocking food deliveries and supplies, ordering meals and tracking the number of meals served; submitting meal attendance reports; recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers and part-time staff to assist with all aspects of the Senior Nutrition Program; collecting registration forms from new program participants; inventorying and ordering program supplies; submitting lunch orders and handling daily deposits; delivering meals to homebound as needed.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the assigned supervisor.
• Provide technical and functional supervision over part-time staff and volunteers.
• Prepare for special events and activities.
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks related to Senior Nutrition Program and Active Adult Center as needed.
• Prepare forms and spreadsheets and categorize revenue and registrations.
• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen and food preparation equipment.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of assigned division and department.
• Fundamental rules and regulations governing senior nutrition and active adult activities.
• Techniques of planning, supervising and organizing senior/active adult programs.
• Rules and equipment used for food preparation activities.
• Publicity techniques.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.
• Standard safety and safe kitchen precautions.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Principles and procedures and record keeping and filing.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Organize, lead and oversee the work of volunteers and part-time staff.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Respond appropriately to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Learn fundamentals of financial record keeping.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers and copiers.
• Interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Organize, lead and oversee the work of volunteers and part-time staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of meal preparation experience combined with clerical experience.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized or college level training in nutrition, senior/active adult programs or a related field is desirable.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid and CPR Certificate.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a "Safe Serve" certification is desirable.

Working Conditions: Kitchen environment; office environment; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; medium lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; balancing; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.