Activities, Serving, Dining Engagement

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS INC•Sarasota, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Friendship Centers is seeking a compassionate and organized Adult Day Services Nutrition Coordinator to join their growing team. This part-time role (25 hours/week) involves providing joy, nutritious meals, and care to older adults in their vibrant Adult Day Care programs. The ideal candidate will love helping people, serving with a smile, and creating a welcoming space for seniors living with dementia or other frailties of aging. The position is Monday-Friday with 5-hour shifts and offers benefits such as generous PTO, paid holidays, and a retirement match. The role is vital in ensuring guests receive exceptional customer service while being served a warm and nutritious meal.

Requirements

Ensure all food safety and compliance standards are always followed.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
Ability to be caring and compassionate without developing emotional involvement.
Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.
High School Diploma/GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience working with elders with cognitive and physical impairments.
Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other computer software, or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
Basic computer skills are required for administrative tasks.
Must have reliable transportation.
A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work-related travel.
Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint-based level II background screening, tuberculosis screen, and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
Certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of Adult Day Services’ Nutrition Dining Site.
Assist with the daily functions and activities of the Adult Day Services (ADS) Program as needed.
Actively participate in ADS Program activities as requested.
Engage participants with conversation, support, a nutritious meal, and ADS Program Activities.
Receive food as delivered to the site, check temperatures, and arrange for substitute service when necessary.
Responsible for the set-up, clean up, and sanitation of the kitchen and dining area.
Contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment.
Record daily temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer.
Ensure program functions remain compliant with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
Assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition and ADS Programs.
Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with clients and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
Communicate and document participant-specific observations, interests, and needs.
Report any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required.
Participate in fundraising and outreach activities to promote the organization’s mission.
Comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
Protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.