Nutrition Site Coordinator

Chatham, County of•Pittsboro, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Site Coordinator plays a vital role in helping older adults receive nutritional support that can help them maintain their health and independence. The position is primarily located at the Pittsboro Center for Active Living and may occasionally assist with operations at the Siler City Center for Active Living. The position reports to the Nutrition Services Manager. The coordinator oversees day-to-day operations of the Pittsboro Congregate Nutrition site, including preparing the kitchen and dining room for service, maintaining cleanliness and safety, receiving and checking delivered meals, supporting meal distribution and volunteer activities, maintaining supplies, and welcoming participants. The role also supports nutrition education and wellness initiatives, social activities, enrollment, participant sign-in, and the Seniors’ Farmers Market Voucher Program. Duties may change based on departmental needs and external factors, including regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least two years of experience working with older adults, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess or obtain a ServSafe or Safe Plates certification upon hire.
Must complete Senior Nutrition Program Orientation Training conducted by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, or be willing to complete it upon hire.
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Working knowledge of relevant Aging Services program policies, procedures, and grants.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences and educational levels.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, search engines such as Google Chrome, and other commonly used electronic programs.
Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
Ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and provide equitable treatment to all.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees, associates, community groups, and the general public.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds; regular sitting, speaking, hearing, hand and finger use, handling, feeling, reaching, and repetitive motions; frequent walking; and occasional standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Congregate Nutrition site at the Pittsboro Center for Active Living.
Complete kitchen opening and closing procedures, including preparing the dining room and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready.
Keep the kitchen and congregate dining area clean and safe in accordance with Environmental Health Inspector standards and North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services standards.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen, including counters, floors, pans, utensils, and coffee pots.
Check meal deliveries for correct quantities and record temperatures upon delivery and before serving; notify the Nutrition Services Manager of missing items or temperatures outside required standards.
Assist with preparing Meals on Wheels delivery bags for volunteer pick-up.
Serve daily Congregate Nutrition meals with available volunteer assistance.
Maintain kitchen supply inventory and notify the Nutrition Services Manager when items are needed.
Interact with participants to create a welcoming environment.
Ensure participants are registered and signed into MySeniorCenter before meal service.
Collaborate with the Nutrition Services Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver nutrition education programs and wellness initiatives using presentations, educational materials, handouts, and other evidence-based resources.
Work with the Activities Coordinator to plan and facilitate activities that promote social engagement and improve participants’ experience.
Oversee volunteers assisting with meal distributions.
Assist with distributing vouchers for the Seniors’ Farmers Market Voucher Program.
Meet with new Congregate Nutrition participants to complete enrollment paperwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.