What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Site Coordinator - Riverfront position at Tri-County Office on Aging?
General Responsibilities: Coordinates with the Central Kitchen to provide meals to designated populations at offsite locations. Serves foods and establishes positive relationships with program participants. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness standards. Delivers Meals on Wheels at the site as needed.
Essential Job Functions: (Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions.)
- Helps prepare the site for delivery of food from the Central Kitchen.
- Sets up food stations, greets participants, and provides a welcoming environment.
- Maintains appropriate food temperatures & presentations standards during meal service. Oversees proper food portions.
- Follows procedures for proper handling of food, equipment, and money.
- Maintains accurate records and submits monthly reports as required.
- Follow cleanliness guidelines throughout the meal service. Cleans the eating, servicing, and cooking areas at the end of each day.
- Gives work direction to volunteers as needed.
- Delivers Meals on Wheels if required.
- Attends monthly Nutrition and agency-wide meetings as required.
- Examples of job functions listed do not include all tasks which may be found in this position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Commitment to the organization’s missions and goals.
- Computer skills sufficient to learn specific departmental software programs.
- Ability to maintain confidential information regarding all aspects of participant, volunteer, employee, and agency information.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish good relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, and vendors.
- Ability to represent the Agency in a professional manner.
- Must be able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Ability to meet department standards regarding job knowledge, participant focus, initiative, productivity, communication, teamwork, and attendance.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Ability to meet basic food service standards either at employment or within 6 months of employment.
Working Conditions:
- The working environment is based in a food service environment where safe work practices are extremely important.
- Use of protective gear such as hats, aprons and gloves are required.
- Physical mobility is required for sitting, walking, bending, and standing. Must be able to carry and lift items up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with participants, volunteers, co-workers, and vendors in person and over the phone.
- Sensory requirements include exposure to warming units, kitchen utensils and cleaning compounds
- Mental requirements include the ability to handle varying and intense levels of stress.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
All employees who have access to protected health information or personally identifiable information, are required by the HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule to receive training to ensure an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy & Security Rule that corresponds to their duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule and the policies and procedures is a prerequisite for this position. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.
Reports to: Community Nutrition Manager
Work Location: Work location varies by position
Base work schedule: Work schedule varies by position
To view the complete posting and to apply online visit, https://www.tcoa.org/employment/ To apply in person, visit us at Tri-County Office on Aging, 5303 S. Cedar, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48911.
TCOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
