Nutritional Aide (Temp)

Nutritional Aide (Temp) :

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing.

HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing;

obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description :

The Nutritional Aide will register new participants, take meal reservations, order meals from the caterer, receive and serve meals from the caterer, monitor food temperatures, clean up, interface with residents, oversee volunteer aides, inventory and order supplies as necessary, count and deposit donated funds in accordance with the Montgomery County Senior Nutrition Program guidelines, maintain and submit documentation in accordance with County guidelines.

The candidate will undergo training and participate in quarterly meetings with Montgomery County's Senior Nutrition Program.

The candidate will need to obtain and hold a Food Manager Certification through ServSafe.

Responsibilities :

Assisting Participants : Explains the program to new participants; Helps participants complete the Participant Registration Forms;

Acquaints participants with other participants; and Informs participates about site policies and procedures

• Site / Administrative Duties : Is available at the site before, during, and after the meal; Oversees the activities of volunteers;
• Post a menu at the site and provides menus to participants; and Makes sure the dining room is set up for meal service; Receives meals : Confirms that delivery is correct and that food temperatures are within safe range;
• Sign caterer's delivery slip; Posts a Cost-of-your Meal sign, and Oversees the collection of voluntary contributions in a locked container;
• Utilizes the Swipe Terminal for all meal recipients according to instructions; and Sends requests for swipe cards to the Senior Nutrition Program, as needed.

Takes Meal Reservations and Cancellations; Orders meals and supplies from caterer.

• Takes the temperature of hot and cold foods on arrival and keeps a log of temperatures.
• Completes deposit slips and deposits the money in the bank according to directions for individual sites.
• Completes Senior Nutrition Program Forms.
• Attend quarterly Nutrition Site Manager Meetings.
• Contacts swipe system IT number when problems occur.
• Ensures that all participants have a swipe card and swipe before each meal.
• Cooperates with special requests from the Senior Nutrition Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience :

• At least one year working with adults 62+
• Experience in food service preferred.

Education :

A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement.

Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience

HOC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment.

Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.