Senior Nutrition Program Site Host - Per Diem en GATEWAY HUDSON VALLEY

Description

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Nutrition Program Site Host is responsible for maintaining and running of a designated Community Café site, serving meals to registered participants.   

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take and confirm daily reservations. Notify the Manager of Food Services of the reservation count for the following day.
• Reheat meals to regulated temperature as needed, assemble and serve meals to participants.  
• Account for meals served. Verify attendance with the use of the sign in sheet.
• Register new participants and forward registration information to Program Coordinator.
• Maintain record of meal temperatures in accordance with program procedures and submit daily documentation to Program Coordinator.   
• On a daily basis collect, record, and secure monetary donations from meal recipients in accordance with program procedures and submit donations to Program Coordinator.  
• Establish connections and provide daily contact with seniors.
• Utilize assessment techniques to screen for risk factors to seniors’ safety and well-being. Notify Director of Food Services of any identified seniors assessed to be at risk.
• Work with Manager of Food Services to develop and implement social and/or recreational programs for café participants.
• Coordinate the volunteers attached to the site.
• Report any non-emergency concerns to the Manager of Food Services at the end of shift.
• Follow written emergency procedures when encountering emergencies at the café site.
• Track inventory and supplies.  Submit supply requests to Program Coordinator.  
• Pick up meals at the Kingston kitchen space and bring back transport materials and unused items using an agency vehicle.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours per day or as scheduled
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds
• Must be able to bend or kneel occasionally

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Background checks are required.

We are an EEO/AA employer.