Nutrition Assistant

On Lok•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

On Lok PACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of elders through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE model focuses on serving seniors with chronic care needs in their community, addressing challenges such as transportation, medication management, coordination of medical care, social interaction, and home support. On Lok PACE participants receive in-home care and transportation to a PACE center for medical care, social activities, and other services. The organization seeks individuals whose expertise, drive, and passion can help improve lives and advance healthcare. The Nutrition Assistant, under the direction of the Dietitian & Food Service Manager, provides kitchen oversight for dietary compliance and administrative/project coordination support. This role requires professional skills, knowledge, and judgment for special diet preparation and administrative duties.

Requirements

ServeSafe Certification
Minimum High school graduate or general education diploma (GED).
Minimum of one year of related experience preferred with preparation to meet special dietary needs
Computer proficient in MS Office Suite and using the Internet required
Good judgment, ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates leadership abilities, creativity and flexibility.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Nutrition/Dietetics-related background preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares food provided by contractor to assure proper consistency, texture and food preference according to care plan
Assigns work to and oversees work of Kitchen Helper to assure that food is provided in a timely and correct manner and kitchen standards for preparation and cleanliness are upheld
Assist Dietitian by ordering and monitoring supplies, meals and supplements, printing meal cards, preparing menus, notifying appropriate staff of diet changes, and collecting nutrition related data for Dietitian
Conducts weekly QA/kitchen inspection and assist with implementation of quality improvement plans
Maintains administrative files and other related records
Other related duties as assigned