Nutrition Aide - Senior Center

Community Action of South Mississippi • Ocean Springs, MS

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About The Position

The Nutrition Aide assists with kitchen duties to accommodate congregate meal clients at the Senior Center. The role prepares and serves meals, monitors the number of meals served, distributes meals as needed, and maintains kitchen cleanliness at all times. This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week.

The position requires customer service, communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to maintain strict meal schedules. The Aide must treat older adults with respect and patience and maintain good personal hygiene. The role involves frequent movement around the kitchen and facility, repetitive food-preparation and delivery motions, and standing and walking for most of the shift. It also requires bending, crouching, squatting, reaching, and lifting up to 70 pounds.

The Aide must be proficient in computer use and keyboarding, hold a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, and be able to use a variety of kitchen equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. ServSafe and CPR certifications are required at or within 90 days of the job start.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification required at or within 90 days of job start.
• CPR Certification required at or within 90 days of job start.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Proficient computer knowledge and keyboarding ability.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and multitask in complex situations.
• Respect and patience with older adults; good personal hygiene.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for most of the shift and remain active for extended periods.
• Ability to perform frequent repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions; bend, crouch, squat, and reach; and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels and maintain close visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale food production, including sanitation and safety procedures and USDA and other food service documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen duties to accommodate congregate meal clients at the Senior Center.
• Prepare and serve meals to clients.
• Monitor the number of meals served.
• Distribute meals as needed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Maintain strict meal schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED