ADRC Nutrition Program Site Aides - Bloomer/Cornell Area

Chippewa County•Wi 54729, WI

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About The Position

The Site Aide supports the smooth operation of a meal site, creates a welcoming atmosphere for diners, coordinates and guides volunteers, ensures sanitation and food-handling requirements are followed, and provides courteous, responsive service to county residents and the public. Duties may also include delivering home-delivered meals. These are annual LTE positions and are not seasonal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related work experience involving food service and/or work with special population groups.
Complete a Safe-Serv Food Service training program and obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Greet participants; take meal reservations and cancellations; register and orient new Senior Dining participants on registration and donation procedures.
Ensure appropriate staffing and oversee volunteers during meal-site setup, service, and cleanup.
Maintain participant attendance and meal-service records and forward required records to the ADRC office on the last day of each month.
Collect, record, and deposit fees and donations.
Assist with recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers for congregate and home-delivered meal programs, and maintain records of volunteer hours.
Maintain and order food and other supplies as needed.
Participate in training activities required or recommended by the Nutrition & Transportation Program Coordinator or Division Manager.
Ensure compliance with state and federal food sanitation regulations; address noncompliance when possible or report it when assistance is needed.
Recommend program improvements to the Nutrition & Transportation Program Coordinator.
Assist the coordinator with training new volunteers and Site Aides as needed.
Deliver meals and follow program procedures to contact emergency contacts when a home-delivered meal participant does not answer the door.
Follow up with Senior Dining participants who do not arrive for a meal.
Keep food hot or properly refrigerated until serving, maintain food-safety standards, and monitor, track, and submit daily food-temperature logs monthly.
Serve food and assist individuals who need help.
Dine with participants as often as possible to support meal evaluation and quality control.
Clean dishes, tables, and appliances; sweep and clean floors; and dispose of garbage properly.
Understand and ensure compliance with state-mandated Senior Nutrition Program guidelines.
Conduct initial and reassessment visits for home-delivered meal participants when appropriate for the site’s community.
Use discretion, maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and maintain a nonjudgmental attitude.
Participate in ADRC strategic planning and engagement activities.