Food & Nutrition Specialist-On Call

Salvation Army Careers•Yuba City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Food & Nutrition Specialist position is to provide support for Hope Express, Medically Tailored Meals, Fresh Choice Food Program and all other food/nutrition initiatives. This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals, conducting street outreach, coordinating program eligibility, maintaining donation records, and managing inventory. The specialist will also operate a mobile kitchen trailer, serve on the Emergency Disaster Services team, coordinate volunteers, and participate in case conferences and trainings. Accurate record-keeping, adherence to confidentiality standards (including HIPAA), and maintaining a detailed filing system are crucial. The position requires utilizing harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles in intake and care procedures, and regular monitoring of communications (emails and voicemails).

Requirements

Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
High degree of confidentiality
Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission
Must possess ServSafe Food Handler certification
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
Must be 21 years or older
Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ Livescan Fingerprint check
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs.
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years of food service, social service/work and/or related experience preferred
Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks for Hope Express and Medically Tailored Meals
Conduct street outreach services
Coordinate intake and program eligibility for food & nutrition programs
Maintain gifts-in-kind donation records
Assist in the coordination of the Fresh Choice Food Program
Maintain inventory of food products, equipment and supplies
Operate and maintain the mobile kitchen trailer and assigned vehicle
Serve on the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team
Coordinate assigned volunteers
Participate in weekly case conference meetings
Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned
Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested
Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
Maintain a highly detailed and organized filling system
Ensure intake and care procedures utilize harm reduction and trauma informed care principles
Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
Adhere to confidentiality standards
Other duties as assigned