Nutrition Site Coordinator

This position plays a vital role in helping older adults to receive nutritional support that can help them maintain their health and independence. This position is primarily located at the Pittsboro Center for Active Living but may need to occasionally assist with operations at the Siler City for Active Living. This position will report to the Nutrition Services Manager.The following essential functions serve as a general guide for this position. Position functions are subject to change based on departmental needs and external factors including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements. 

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Congregate Nutrition site located in the Pittsboro Center for Active Living;
• Completes kitchen opening and closing procedures such as turning on the ovens and food warmers, setting up the dining room, making sure napkins and other needed items are fully stocked, preparing coffee pots, etc.;
• Ensures that both the kitchen and congregate dining space remain clean and safe, and follows all standards required by the Environmental Health Inspector and set forth by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services Standards;
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen area by wiping down counters, sweeping and mopping floors, washing pans and utensils, and cleaning coffee pots;
• Checks to ensure the correct number of meals/items were received when the food is delivered to the Center and takes and records the temperature of items upon delivery and before serving;
• Notifies the Nutrition Services Manager of any missing items or when temperatures do not meet required standards;
• Assists with preparing Meals on Wheels delivery bags for volunteer pick-ups;
• Serves daily Congregate Nutrition meals with assistance from available volunteers;
• Maintains kitchen supply inventory and notifies the Nutrition Services Manager of needed items;
• Interacts with participants daily to create a welcoming environment for everyone who attends the site;
• Ensures all participants are registered and signed into MySeniorCenter prior to meal service;
• Collaborates with the Nutrition Services Manager to help plan, coordinate, and deliver nutrition education programs and wellness initiatives for participants at the Pittsboro Center for Active Living through presentations, educational materials, handouts, and other evidence-based resources;
• Works collaboratively with the Activities Coordinator to plan and facilitate activities that promote social engagement and enhance the experience for congregate nutrition participants;
• Oversees volunteers assisting with meal distributions;
• Assists with distributing meal vouchers for the Seniors’ Farmers Market Voucher Program;
• Meets with new Congregate Nutrition participants to complete necessary enrollment paperwork;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma and at least two (2) years’ experience working with older adults or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the food service industry preferred.

• Working knowledge of the relevant Aging Services program policies, procedures, and grant(s); 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences and educational levels; 
• Basic computer skills in operating Microsoft Word, Outlook, search engines such as Google Chrome, and other commonly used electronic programs; 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively; 
• Ability to communicate ideas, orally and in writing, and follow written and oral instructions; 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and provide equitable treatment to all;  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees, associates, community groups, and the general public.  

Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, use of hands and fingers, handling, feeling, reaching with hand and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately quiet location (e.g. business office). 

Special Requirements
Must possess or obtain a ServSafe or Safe Plates certification upon hire. 
Completion of Senior Nutrition Program Orientation Training conducted by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services or willingness to complete upon hire.
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.