Nutrition Services Associate-DVS

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc•Lancaster Township, PA

1d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Associate DVS is responsible for maintaining kitchen and equipment cleanliness in accordance with state and local health regulations. All job duties must be performed in a manner that is trauma informed, culturally competent and consistent with DVS/CAP’s mission, vision, and values. This role involves preparing lunch meals, including provisions for weekend and holiday meals, and providing self-serve breakfast items for clients daily. The associate also supports and prepares special meals, coordinates with the CAP Kitchen Manager for weekly menus and food orders, and maintains kitchen cleanliness. Additionally, the role includes supervising and assisting residents and volunteers in the kitchen, conducting kitchen orientations, managing inventory of kitchen supplies and food, coordinating food donations, and completing required programmatic training.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Must have a valid PA driver’s license.
2 years of experience cooking in volume.
Must be a PA Food Safety Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within 90 days of hire.
Must complete 45-hour domestic violence training within 6 months of employment.
Must be hold a valid driver's license and drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

Prepare lunch meals including provisions for weekend and holiday meals.
Provides self-serve breakfast items for clients daily.
Supports/prepares special meals (i.e., food boxes for clients exiting the program, holidays, and emergency needs).
Coordinates with CAP Kitchen Manager to prepare weekly menu and ensure product availability.
Provides weekly food order in coordination with CAP Kitchen Manager for supervisor’s review and approval.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness throughout the week.
Supervises and assists residents and volunteers in the general cleaning and cooking in the kitchen when needed.
Conducts kitchen orientations for all residents.
Ensure kitchen meets the standard of health regulators.
Maintains kitchen inventory of pots, pans, plates, utensils, etc.
Conducts regular inventory and rotates food in pantry, refrigerators, and freezers.
Coordinates food donations with CAP Partners from outside resources including pickup, sorting, and storage.
Completes required programmatic training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.