Nutrition Coordinator for Seniors

People Helping People has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for over 50 years, and we are looking for a dynamic Nutrition Coordinator located in beautiful downtown Sarasota! The Nutrition Coordinator will have an essential role in helping seniors of the community receive the healthy nutrition they need. The Nutrition Coordinator supports the daily operation of a meal dining site and promotes social engagement.

This position is perfect for someone looking for a relaxed, part-time job during the day who possesses an outgoing personality and basic computer skills. The typical weekly schedule is Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm. No weekends or holidays. The benefits include generous paid days off, paid holidays off, and a retirement plan. If this job sounds right up your alley, please contact us today!

Essential Functions:

Operational

• Engage participants with conversation, support, and a nutritious meal.
• Partner with local agencies and volunteers to offer classes, speakers, and learning opportunities or other activities at the dining sites.
• Manage the daily operations of a congregate meal dining site.
• Receive food as delivered to the site, check temperatures, and arrange for substitute service when necessary.  
• Responsible for the set-up, clean up, and sanitation of the kitchen and dining area.
• Additional site maintenance or building cleaning may be assigned depending on location.
• Ensure supplies are properly stored, and kitchen and storage areas are secured at end of shift.
• Record daily temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer.
• Ensure program functions remain compliant with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
• Supervise, train, and direct the work of volunteers.
• Work closely with vendors to assure menu compliance, quality control, and timely delivery. Oversee and reconcile the accurate ordering and serving of meals; prepare and take reservations and cancellations.

• Complete assessments and assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition Program.
• Report any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.

Organizational:

• Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required.
• Participate in fundraising and outreach activities to promote the organization’s mission.

• Must comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
• Must protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment may vary between locations and include stairs, office space adaptation when traveling, and a moderate noise level. 
• Senior Friendship Centers is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Other Duties:

Please note: while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the primary requirements of the job, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Competencies:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Volunteers.

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Management experience is desirable.
• Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other basic computer software and hardware, or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
• Basic computer skills and basic mathematic skills are required for administrative tasks, including use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of a physical location.

Travel:

• Daily travel to a regular congregate meal site location is required. Occasional travel to other meal site locations to assist with program support and training may occur.
• Travel within the several counties in which Senior Friendship Centers Inc. operates may be occur to support operations, fundraising, and outreach.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work-related travel.            

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint-based, level II background screening and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required. 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

It is the policy of Senior Friendship Centers to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.