Description
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible human support work for efficient managing of the congregate/home delivered meals program; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Senior Center Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
Organizing and directing the Center’s congregate and home-delivered meals program along with working directly with contractors and volunteers; coordinating the pick-up and delivery of meals for the Center’s congregate and home-delivered meals programs.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Ensures daily meals meet RDA guidelines.
- Prepares meals daily; orders and receives meals from caterer as needed.
- Performs temperature checks daily on congregate food served.
- Maintains temperature log.
- Ensures that the adequate numbers of meals are served daily for both home-delivered and congregate meals.
- Maintains organized schedule for meal deliveries.
- Ensures all non-disposable items are washed and garbage is disposed of properly.
- Ensures the dining hall is swept and mopped daily with fresh water.
- Oversees site clean-up after meals in accordance with sanitation and fire inspection standards.
- Abides by all regulations in the state nutrition manual daily.
- Prepares monthly reports of meals served, menus and temperatures.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of the philosophy, principals and practices of senior center activities; general knowledge of the County’s policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; general knowledge of the State Nutrition Manual; general knowledge of RDA guidelines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and associates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some food handling and service experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to obtain food service safety and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire.