DN2K4207 - Food & Nutrition Specialist

The Salvation Army Southern California•Yuba City, CA

About The Position

The Food & Nutrition Specialist provides support for Medically Tailored Meals, the Fresh Choice Food Program, and other food and nutrition initiatives. The role includes preparing and serving meals, conducting street outreach, coordinating participant intake and eligibility, maintaining donation and participant records, supporting food program operations, and managing food inventory and donations. The position also operates and maintains a mobile kitchen trailer and assigned vehicle, coordinates volunteers, and serves on the Emergency Disaster Services team. It requires maintaining confidentiality, following HIPAA standards, and applying harm-reduction and trauma-informed care principles to intake and care procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma.
ServSafe Food Handler certification.
Valid California Class C Driver License and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Authorize The Salvation Army to add the employee’s name to the California DMV Pull Notice Program.
Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
Successfully pass a criminal background check, including a DOJ Livescan fingerprint check.
Ability to speak and write English at a high and professional level.
High degree of confidentiality.
Ability to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of food service, social service/work, and/or related experience preferred.
Computer literacy in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks for Medically Tailored Meals.
Conduct street outreach services.
Coordinate intake and program eligibility for food and nutrition programs.
Maintain gifts-in-kind donation records.
Assist in coordinating 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 information management systems and generate reports as requested.
Maintain and handle confidential information according to HIPAA standards and adhere to confidentiality requirements.
Maintain a highly detailed and organized filing system.
Ensure intake and care procedures use harm-reduction and trauma-informed care principles.
Check and respond to emails and voicemails regularly.
Coordinate assigned schedules for food-donation pickup.
Perform other duties as assigned.