Food & Nutrition Specialist-On Call

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of the Food & Nutrition Specialist position is to provide support for Hope Express, Medically Tailored Meals, Fresh Choice Food Program and all other food/nutrition initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks for Hope Express and Medically Tailored Meals
• Conduct street outreach services
• Cook and serve meals and snacks for Fresh Choice Food Program
• Maintain gifts-in-kind donation records
• Operate and maintain the mobile kitchen trailer and assigned vehicle
• Serve on the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team
• Coordinate assigned volunteers
• Participate in weekly case conference meetings
• Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned
• Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested
• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
• Maintain a highly detailed and organized filling system
• Ensure intake and care procedures utilize harm reduction and trauma informed care principles
• Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
• Adhere to confidentiality standards

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Qualifications

• Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
• A high degree of confidentiality
• Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission
• Minimum two (2) years of food service, social service/work and/or related experience preferred
• Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• High school diploma
• Must possess ServSafe Food Handler certification
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
• Must be 21 years or older
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer