Nutrition Program Assistant

Minuteman Senior Services•Burlington, MA

1d•$19 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nutrition Program Assistant assures the smooth operation of a senior dining site and is a substitute in the absence of a regular Dining Coordinator, Route Coordinator, Home Delivered Meals Driver, or the Nutrition Office Assistant in our Bedford office. On any given day, the Nutrition Program Assistant may cover any of our twelve Dining and Home Delivered Meal sites, or our office in Burlington, MA.

Requirements

High school graduate, or GED or equivalent in experience in community or social group work (paid or unpaid)
Sensitivity to the needs of seniors and disabled adults
Ability to establish a good working relationship with participants and co-workers
Flexibility to switch gears based on the day-to-day needs of the Nutrition Program to accommodate planned vacations and the occasional unplanned absence of staff
Must have a valid driver’s license and a working car.
Must be able to lift bags/coolers weighing a maximum of 35 lbs

Nice To Haves

GPS is highly recommended
Familiarity with Minuteman Senior Services’ service area preferred. Our service area includes: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn
Computer literacy to occasionally assist with office work preferred

Responsibilities

Create a warm and welcoming dining experience for seniors and disabled adults in a community setting such as a senior center or public housing.
Oversee the daily operations established by the assigned site's Dining Coordinator.
Maintain volunteer schedules established by the Dining Coordinator.
Deliver meals in the event a driver is not available.
Carry out food handling practices and procedures for dining and Meals on Wheels that adhere to agency standards and local fire, health, sanitation, and safety codes.
Keep required records and statistics and oversee the counting and deposit of donations.
Submit all reports as needed.
Wear Minuteman uniform at all times, including Minuteman apron and name badge.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
Display a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude while working as a team member and pitching in as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.