Nutrition Services Associate

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Service Associate is responsible for the safe production of a nutritionally sound, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate menu for the Community Action Partnership’s (CAP’s) Thrive to Five programs and the children they serve. The Associate will work closely with other CAP staff to plan, prepare, deliver meals, and keep proper records, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Head Start programs’ performance standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
The successful candidate is required to secure the ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant experience may substitute for education.
2 years foodservice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Procures, receives, prepares, and assembles meals and snacks according to established recipes, CACFP standards, and dietary guidelines.
Prepares CACFP-required portion sizes through meal preparation or securing nutrition labels or formulation statements.
Maintains accurate records of meal counts, food inventory, and for regulatory requirements for meal reimbursement.
Understands how to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment.
Assists in purchasing food and supplies.
Manages inventory.
Stores all food products to ensure safety and minimize waste.
Receives food deliveries, ensuring the correct quality and quantities of food, compliance with safety standards, and any discrepancies are documented.
Organizes and delivers meals to off and onsite locations, ensuring they are transported safely and at proper temperatures.
Wears proper food service attire, personal protective equipment, and follows basic hygiene practices to meet food safety standards.
Maintains a kitchen and storage environment that is sanitary and free of pests.
Follows a set cleaning schedule to meet the standards of the agency, ServSafe, and the health department.
Is aware of and accommodates meal plans for individuals with special dietary needs, such as allergies, diabetes, etc.
Stays informed about food recalls and alerts. Ensures that any affected products are promptly removed from inventory and that program participants are protected from potential health risks.
Provides excellent service to Thrive to Five locations we serve while working with CAP’s Nutrition Services team to address their questions, concerns, feedback, and dietary needs.
Follows direction of CAP’s Nutrition Services team, families, and partnering meal sites to develop and adjust menu items based on dietary needs.
Reduces or eliminates extra work for the partner sites.
Collaborates effectively with Thrive to Five programming staff to ensure food is distributed and stored properly upon delivery to their site.
Maintains required documentation and reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
Maintains accurate records of meal counts, food inventory, and program participation.
Assists in preparing for program inspections and audits.
Implements corrective actions as needed to improve program effectiveness.
Acknowledges, maintains, and follows all special diet paperwork.
Provides a daily, dated menu in advance for posting in classrooms and distributing to eaters.
Maintains a dated, working menu complete with all meals, substitutions, and special diets.
Attends or completes all required training as requested.
Contributes to event planning as requested.
Looks for opportunities to improve and expand the team's service in the community.
Participates in community events.
Performs all duties as assigned.