POSITION SUMMARY
An employee in this classification receives supervision from the Nutrition Coordinator, Nutrition Manager and Director. Work is performed on a part-time basis (anywhere from 4-8 hours a day) ranging mostly Monday-Friday but also includes some weekend days, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Responsibilities include packing, delivery and direct service of meals and food distribution to clients. This position provides front-line customer service with clients and volunteers and is cross trained in basic food service, food distribution, delivery jobs, and basic computer skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: SKILL LEVEL 5, Step 3-$15.05 per hour
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
NUTRITION SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nutrition Associate I (Part Time)
Summary: An employee in this classification receives supervision from the Nutrition Coordinator, Nutrition Manager and Director. Work is performed on a part-time or full-time basis w/ benefits (6-8 hours a day) mostly Monday-Friday but also includes some weekend days, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Responsibilities include packing, delivery and direct service of meals and food distribution to clients. This position provides front-line customer service with clients and volunteers, provides follow-up to staff, clients and volunteers, and is cross-trained in basic food service, food distribution, delivery jobs, and has proficient computer skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cross-trained to serve as host for multiple congregate meal sites or food distribution locations providing direct provision of food service and clean up. Includes mobile meal route delivery when needed.
- Cross-trained in numerous roles to ensure accurate daily food distribution.
- Pack meals and stage food items for distribution by staff or volunteers.
- Maintains work area cleanliness and completes cleaning assignments as assigned.
- Adjust food orders, meal routes, and food deliveries including meal, milk, and additional items based on client changes. When applicable, collect and review previous days’ orders and adjusts for current day meal service.
- Count and check all food items before leaving distribution point or upon receipt to ensure accurate food distribution and service.
- Follow meal order to adjust the count based on reservations and cancellations. Communicate all changes to nutrition staff in a timely manner.
- When errors occur, make the necessary corrections and report to supervisor.
- When required, dispose of or return food items for proper record keeping.
- Monitors food quality and record/report all related food safety requirements, including potential food borne illness information. (Temperatures, Times, Dates, Food Service Logs, etc.) Handles food in a safe and sanitary manner.
- To greet and assist clients in filling out required applications. (Assessments, applications, etc.) Reviews forms for accuracy. Contact clients when necessary to verify and update information.
- Accurately completes and submits all required paperwork and all necessary client records.
- Records and submits attendance, food orders, and food distribution logs on required forms. Completes forms in a legible manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
- Ability to serve or distribute food sources and meals to all program participants according to established rules and guidelines.
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds with assistance; physical exam required (paid by CAC)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
- Ability to obtain facts by personal contact and observation, reporting them as instructed.
- Must be dependable and mature with a pleasant personality and good personal hygiene.
- Ability to adhere to established guidelines and procedures and have good prior work record.
- Must have excellent time and attendance.
- Ability to work an early to midday work schedule.
- Valid TN Driver’s License required with daily use of a reliable personal vehicle preferred. Mileage reimbursed.
- Must have working knowledge of the geographic area of Knox County.
- Reading and math skills at or above a six-grade level.
- Ability to perform basic computer, tablet, and smart-phone skills.
- Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Driving required in most aspects of this job.
- Food service and/or customer service experience. Work experience with the elderly, other vulnerable populations, or volunteers.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: SKILL LEVEL 5, Step 3-$15.05 per hour
Part time position (20 hours per week)
CAC offers an excellent benefit package including:
· Pension plan contributions (20+Hours)
· Paid annual, sick leave, and generous holidays