NUTRITION COORDINATOR

SUMMARY

The Nutrition Coordinator acts as a program representative for the daily operation of congregate dining and the Meals on Wheels program at our New Smyrna Beach location; this position oversees and participates in the packaging of meals with the aid of staff and/or volunteers. This position may be required to deliver meals if no other staff or volunteer is available.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to the Programs Manager, Nutrition & Activities and has a support responsibility to other departments as necessary.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned department personnel and volunteers.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accurate ordering of the weekly congregate and home delivered meals in a way as to minimize overage.
   
• Responsible for actively engaging with client/members to promote a positive and uplifting environment to enhance their overall experience.

• Responsible for maintaining accurate paperwork including but not limited to; client assessments/reassessments, monitoring forms, rosters, reservation logs, client folders, volunteer paperwork and supply orders.

 

• Be familiar with the goals and objectives of the Department of Elder Affairs and share responsibility for meeting annual goals on meals served and donations collected.
   
• Establish a cooperative working relationship with the Programs Manager, Nutrition & Activities and be receptive to participate in developing, and implementing new and innovative ideas regarding nutrition activities.

 

• Responsible for scheduling all Meals on Wheels (MOW) and kitchen volunteers to ensure the meal service at the assigned location runs efficiently and all meals are delivered.
   
• Responsible for reviewing Food Safety Standard requirements with all volunteers on a quarterly basis.
   
• Responsible for coordinating Grab-n-Go and shelf-stable meals as necessary at various times throughout the year.

 

• Initiate and maintain community outreach to assist in enlisting volunteers, new client/members and building partnerships with the local community.
   
• Responsible for establishing a yearly Advisory Council that meets the Department of Elder Affairs requirements, in order to report twice per year on menu changes, member complaints and/or suggestions, and improvements.
   
• Responsible for dispersing the monthly nutrition education information for congregate and MOW clients; distributes surveys to both MOW and congregate clients to ensure education information is effectively received.

 

• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation as established by 64E-11 of the Florida Statutes.
   
• Responsible for inspecting the assigned location twice per year to ensure compliance.
   
• Performs the functions of delivery driver, if necessary.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of principles, techniques, practices and procedures as related to food and nutrition services. 
   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout COA, other constituents and the public.
   
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with all levels of constituents.
   
• Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with stressed or upset clients.
   
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with clients.

 

• Ability to represent COA professionally with integrity, character and professional drive.
   
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
   
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
   
• Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment, including personal computer and various software packages.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain ServSafe Florida food handler certification within 60 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Performs sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted and temperature-controlled office setting.
   
• Frequent need to sit, stand, stoop, walk, talk and hear, may occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds