Nutrition Assistant

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Nutrition Assistant provides for the safe serving, packing and delivery of meals to eligible seniors aged 60 and older living in Crawford County. 

DUTIES:

1. Place specified number of prepackaged meals into delivery containers
2. Document and temperatures regularly
3. Accurately deliver meals to clients and obtain any required signatures from client
4. Collect donations from specified clients
5. Communicate with nutrition department any problems, observations, questions etc. regarding meals program or consumers
6. Perform kitchen, packing and cleaning duties as needed
7. Count daily donations collected from clients
8. Serve congregate when necessary (Bucyrus/Galion)
9. Assist all volunteers with delivery bags
10. Fill in as Head Cook when needed
11. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Coordinator

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Proof of Automobile liability insurance
• Ability to read maps and operate GPS device
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, particularly elderly individuals
• Ability to maintain a strong attendance record
• Possess good organizational skills and able to work under a specified timeline
• Ability to monitor food items temperatures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must maintain a clean and neat appearance and practice good hygiene
• Must be able to operate motor vehicle
• Must be able to communicate with agency with cell phone or 2-way radio