Community Action of South Mississippi

Offers free community services for low-income

Nutrition Aide - Senior Center

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeOcean Springs, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
ServSafe Certification is required at or within 90 days of job start.
CPR Certification is required at or within 90 days of job start.
A valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are required.
Proficient computer use, including keyboard proficiency, is required.
Ability to use kitchen equipment including a range, dishwasher, food slicer, mixer, grater, grinder, electric knife and sharpener, lettuce/tomato cutter, steamer, deep fat fryer, and food processor is required.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, stand and walk continuously for most of the shift, and perform frequent bending and repetitive hand and arm motions is required.
Ability to maintain meal schedules and meet deadlines is required.
Communication skills to receive and provide information in person and by telephone, and written and verbal communication skills, are required.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask in complex situations are required.
Respect and patience with older adults, good personal hygiene, and customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with kitchen duties to accommodate congregate meal clients at the Senior Center.
Prepare and serve meals to clients.
Monitor the number of meals served and distribute meals as needed.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in large-scale food production, including sanitation and safety procedures, USDA documentation, and other food service documentation, is preferred.

Description

This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week.

Position Overview

The Nutrition Aide assists with the kitchen duties to accommodate the congregate meal clients at the Senior Center. The Aide prepares and serves meals to the clients; monitors the number of meals served; and distributes meals as needed. He/She maintains kitchen cleanliness at all times.

Physical Demands

Work involves frequent requirements to move about the kitchen area and the facility. Work involves using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard kitchen equipment. Work requires a high level of daily repetitive motions with hands and arms in food preparation and delivery activities. Must be able to crouch and squat to retrieve items from lower shelves; must be able to reach in order to retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves and from van beds.

Must be able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue; must be able to stand and walk continuously for most of the shift.

Work requires frequent bending and lifting of bulk foods, food bins and hot food caddies; must be able to lift from the floor up to 70 pounds.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate good communication and speaking skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must be able maintain strict meal schedules.

Must have respect and patience with older adults. Must have good personal hygiene.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient).

Must be able to use a variety of kitchen equipment: range, dishwasher, food slicer, mixer, grater, grinder, electric knife and sharpener, lettuce/tomato cutter, steamer, deep fat fryer, food processor, etc.

Must have a valid drivers’ license and a satisfactory driving record.

Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Experience in large-scale food production, including sanitation and safety procedures, USDA and other food service documentation, preferred.

License / Certification(s)

ServSafe Certification required at (or within 90 days of) job start.

CPR Certification required at (or within 90 days of) job start.

About the Company

Community Action of South Mississippi

Offers free community services for low-income

Community Action of South Mississippi provides free services to help low-income residents become self-sufficient in Jackson, Harrison, and George counties. Its programs are funded by federal grants and include Head Start and Early Head Start, energy assistance and weatherization, food pantries, senior centers, financial literacy, free tax prep, parenting classes, and transportation; services generally serve households at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. The agency operates as a federally designated Community Action Agency with a wraparound approach that coordinates support across education, energy, food, and housing needs for families at different life stages. Its goal is to reduce poverty and empower residents to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Moss Point, MS
Founded: Not listed

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