On-Call Dining Site Coordinator for Seniors - Engaging, Serving, Part-time Hours

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS INC•Sarasota, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Friendship Centers is hiring an on-call Nutrition Coordinator to support a congregate meal site and help advance wellness, connection, and enrichment for older adults. The position combines meal-site operations with participant engagement, activities, and administrative support. The role is on-call and part-time, with no set weekly schedule or guaranteed hours. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as needed. The coordinator manages daily dining-site operations, helps ensure meals are safely received and served, maintains kitchen and dining-area sanitation, and supports compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies. The role also develops activities based on participant interests, works with local agencies, volunteers, and vendors, and supervises volunteers. Daily travel to a regular congregate meal site is required, with occasional travel to other sites and counties for program support, training, fundraising, or outreach. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance are required for work-related travel. Applicants must pass a fingerprint-based Level II background screening and pre-employment substance abuse testing, and must be authorized to work in the United States. Senior Friendship Centers is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to organizational needs.
Ability to interact professionally with staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
Friendly, flexible approach; ability to handle challenges and work with limited supervision.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and basic computer software and hardware, or ability to learn the organization’s systems quickly.
Basic computer and mathematics skills for administrative tasks, including Microsoft Office 365.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance for work-related travel.
Ability to pass a fingerprint-based Level II background screening and pre-employment substance abuse test.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; lifting up to 30 pounds; and navigating various departments of a physical location.

Nice To Haves

Management experience is desirable.
Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred at all locations and required at specified locations.

Responsibilities

Engage participants through conversation, support, and nutritious meals.
Research, develop, and oversee activities based on participant interests.
Partner with local agencies and volunteers to provide classes, speakers, learning opportunities, and other activities at dining sites.
Manage the daily operations of a congregate meal dining site.
Receive food deliveries, check temperatures, and arrange substitute service when necessary.
Set up, clean up, and sanitize the kitchen and dining area; perform additional site maintenance or building cleaning as assigned.
Store supplies properly and secure kitchen and storage areas at the end of each shift.
Record daily refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
Ensure program functions comply with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
Supervise, train, and direct volunteers.
Work with vendors to ensure menu compliance, quality control, and timely delivery.
Oversee and reconcile meal ordering and service, and prepare and manage reservations and cancellations.
Assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition Program.
Report suspected abuse or neglect as required by state guidelines.
Comply with HIPAA regulations, OSHA laws, safety guidelines, personnel policies, and organizational safety and incident policies.
Attend required staff meetings, training, and seminars.
Participate in fundraising and outreach activities that promote the organization’s mission.
Travel to assigned meal sites and, as needed, to other locations to support operations, training, fundraising, and outreach.