Nutritional Aide - Lowell Center

Senior Neighbors, Inc.•Lowell, MI

10d•$15,340 - $16,068

About The Position

The Nutritional Aide assists the center coordinator with daily operations and development of the congregate meals program and other center activities at Senior Neighbors Lowell Center. This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week, with an hourly salary of $14.75–$15.45, commensurate with experience. The role reports to the Manager of Center Services. The aide supports meal service and cleanup, helps supervise volunteers or staff involved in the meal program and center projects, and assists with clerical and statistical reporting. The position also helps develop and organize activity programs, schedule activities, encourage participation, and provide materials and supplies. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with older adults, volunteers, community members, and colleagues. ServSafe Food Handlers certification is required, and employees must obtain it within one year of hire. Work may involve exposure to excessive heat or cold and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Become ServSafe Food Handlers Certified within one year of hire; ServSafe Food Handlers certification is listed under special licensing.
Basic written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand and work effectively with a wide variety of human dynamics and behavior.
Positive attitude and knowledge of general business etiquette; ability to speak with community members and work well with volunteers and committees.
Experience and understanding working with older adults, including their value to the community.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.
Ability to handle stressful situations, maintain composure, creatively solve problems, make decisions, and accept responsibility for consequences.
Ability to understand and take directions from peers or leadership.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with related organizations/agencies, participants, the public, and other Senior Neighbors team members.
Ability to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

Assist with setup, serving, and cleanup for the nutrition program.
Assist in supervising volunteers and/or staff in the meal program and specific center projects as directed.
Assist with clerical and statistical reporting for the nutrition program and other center activities as directed.
Assist in developing activity programs, organizing activity leaders, scheduling activities and programs, promoting participation, and providing materials and supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.