Nutrition Site Coordinator (Substitute) Senior Services 103 S Iowa Ave

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:53 -0700

Monitors the food service operation at the Congregate Meal Site and ensures conformance with nutritional, safety, sanitation, regulatory and quality standards. Provides excellent customer service in a positive environment that contributes to meeting the needs of older adults.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Oversee the process for Meal Site eligibility, registration and donation.
Organize, plan and prioritize tasks with attention to detail; analyze information, evaluate results, choose the best solutions and solve problems.
Ensure the opening, the meal service and closing of the site each day by directing the process and the volunteers who support it.
Follow established guidelines, rules and regulations.
Ensure compliance with the delivery, handling, service and disposal of food items within established guidelines for food safety and food handling.
Provide and monitor lunch volunteer opportunities that cultivate purposeful and responsible involvement.
Coordinate all volunteer activities within the structure of the Senior Services Volunteer Program.
Post and follow the established menu and ensure that the nutritional analysis provided by the Registered Dietician is available at the Meal Site.
Consult with and incorporate the educational programs offered by the Registered Dietician; provide basic information on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring.
Solicit participant input, managing the complaint process and working to resolve concerns.
Address conflict and negotiate solutions with others.
Promote a positive, welcoming, social environment for participants during the Congregate Meal; may provide special activities during the allotted time frame to support social interaction among participants.
Notify the Emergency Response team and directing the activities of the volunteers when an emergency occurs.
Provide information for and participate in Meal Site surveys and inspections by regulatory agencies.
Understand and interpret information for a variety of audiences.
Collect and disseminate statistics on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis by the required deadline.
Document and record information; maintain files and process paperwork.
Provide information as required by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Inventory and store approved items used in the Meal Program; order items with approval from your Supervisor.
Maintain a kitchen, dining and office environment that is clean, organized and free of hazards.
Contribute information for the marketing of the Congregate Meal Site; as applicable, assist with other promotional activities including community outreach for the Congregate Meal Program.
Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, outside agencies, and the general public; participate in meetings and educational opportunities with other meal site providers.
Role-model professionalism in attitude and dress.
Performs related work as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge: - Considerable knowledge of congregate meal site operation. Must understand nutrition service programs for older adults, including site surveys, inspections and the funding process. Must be knowledgeable in the collection and dissemination of statistics and in the presentation of information gathered. Must understand volunteer supervision and support. Must be knowledgeable about the equipment and facilities used at the Meal Site location. Must understand food handling, safety and sanitation requirements. Must be knowledgeable in customer service techniques.
Skill: - Understand and interpret statistics; review information and determine compliance with standards; prepare written reports and respond to requests for information; develop, track and send information in a variety of formats. Communicate directly with the public, other staff members, volunteers, contractors and outside agencies on a variety of tasks. Operate equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability: The ability to verbally communicate in a clear and concise manner is essential to this position. Interaction with the public is an every day occurrence and requires the ability to direct, negotiate, and mediate, often in large group settings. Must be able to meet standards and guidelines within set boundaries and time frames. Must have the ability to successfully implement philosophies, methods, policies and procedures that will assist in the achievement of City and Department goals.
EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Training - Associate’s Degree in foods and nutrition or home economics, prefer Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience - Minimum of 2 years in overseeing the food service operation at a congregate meal site and working directly with older adults in service provision. Or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and a safe driving record and current CPR/AED.
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays 10 am to 2 pm and Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Possible substitute hours: M-W & F 10a to 2 pm, Thursday 10a - 4 pm

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Nutrition Site Coordinator (Substitute) Senior Services 103 S Iowa Ave