This is a part-time non benefit eligible substitute position to fulfill the needs of our Nutrition Program. The schedule can vary due to needs at our 6 Meal Site locations around Outagamie County. Meal service hours are between 10:30AM and 1PM Monday through Friday, which are the typical hours of need. This position would fill in for our Meal Site Managers that need time off throughout the year at the various locations of Seymour, Hortonville, Appleton (3), and Kaukauna.
Supervise Nutrition Program Congregate and Home Delivered meal service operation to persons 60 years and older.
*Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate.
The ideal candidate:
Candidates should have reliable transportation to the Meal Sites
Be flexible to serve at any Meal Site in Outagamie County
Must be a self-starter
Have experience with customer service
You are community oriented and serve with compassion.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Accept telephone meal reservations, cancelations and Home Delivered meal service referrals.
Oversee volunteers to assist with meal service.
Collect and deposit Nutrition Program participant donation revenue.
Compile and maintain accurate Nutrition Program record keeping. Submit record keeping in a timely manner.
Inform Nutrition Program participants (bulletin board postings, handouts, announcements, etc.) on current information and issues affecting older persons.
Arrange meal site programming (nutrition education, health, wellness, social, recreational, etc.)
Perform in-home assessments to determine Home Delivered meal service eligibility, if applicable.
Oversee and coordinate Home Delivered meal service operation (manage volunteers and Food Transporters).
Attend mandatory monthly Staff meetings.
Attend other trainings and/or meetings as required.
Report meal site conflicts and issues to the Nutrition Program Supervisor.
Advise Nutrition Program Supervisor on Nutrition Program policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Works extra hours as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school or GED with experience working with older persons and/or persons with disabilities, supervisory and food service experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Serving Safe Food certification and renewal is a requirement.
Valid Driver's License
Required or Preferred Skills
Passion and sensitivity to needs of older persons and persons with disabilities.
Ability to relate and communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
Ability to perform duties in a dependable manner.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to oversee and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to follow instructions and be flexible to change.
Ability to maintain Nutrition Program confidentiality.
Ability to perform accurate and timely record keeping tasks.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20 lbs. Up to 10 times per shift, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information
Outagamie County Diversity Statement:
Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.