Nutrition Project Meal Site Assistant

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work is varied in nature and involves overseeing the nutrition program and activities at the meal site. Involves personal contact with the aging and attempts, in planning programs at the meal site, generally to improve the well-being of the elderly participants in the activities of the meal site. Some direction is required over other meal site employees, and keeping written records accurately is required, to comply with State Contract. Does related work, as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Assists volunteers.
• Grets participants and maintains good relationships with them.
• Keeps accurate records, including the number of consumers participating in the daily program, and other forms as required.
• Takes reservations and assists in completing confidential questionnaires on each consumer as required by the project.
• Makes coffee.
• Sets up cups, silverware, napkins, and condiments in the dining room.
• Handles cash and keeps up-to-date financial records.
• Attends training classes as conducted by the Project.
• May be required to pick up and/or deliver home-delivered meals.
• Works under the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of characteristics, needs and interests of the aging;
• Knowledge of agencies providing services to the elderly;
• Ability to direct people;
• Ability to relate to the elderly;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Good skills in simple arithmetic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of training and experience indicating the ability to do the job.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

• Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License.

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