Nutrition Services Associate

Position Title: Nutrition Services Associate - FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Hourly / Full-Time Service Term: Permanent

Program/Department: Health and Nutrition Impact Team - Location: CAP Headquarters (601 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA)

Reports to: Nutrition Services Manager - Number Supervised: 0Job Summary: The Nutrition Service Associate is responsible for the safe production of a nutritionally sound, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate menu for the Community Action Partnership's (CAP's) Thrive to Five programs and the children they serve. The Associate will work closely with other CAP staff to plan, prepare, deliver meals, and keep proper records, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Head Start programs' performance standards.

Food Preparation and Handling: Procures, receives, prepares, and assembles meals and snacks according to established recipes, CACFP standards, and dietary guidelines. Prepares CACFP-required portion sizes through meal preparation or securing nutrition labels or formulation accurate records of meal counts, food inventory, and for regulatory requirements for meal reimbursement. Understands how to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment. Assists in purchasing food and supplies. Manages inventory. Stores all food products to ensure safety and minimize waste. Receives food deliveries, ensuring the correct quality and quantities of food, compliance with safety standards, and any discrepancies are documented. Organizes and delivers meals to off and onsite locations, ensuring they are transported safely and at proper and SafetyWears proper food service attire, personal protective equipment, and follow basic hygiene practices to meet food safety standards. Maintains a kitchen and storage environment that is sanitary and free of pests. Follows a set cleaning schedule to meet the standards of the agency, ServSafe, and the health department. Is aware of and accommodates meal plans for individuals with special dietary needs, such as allergies, diabetes, etc. Stays informed about food recalls and alerts. Ensures that any affected products are promptly removed from inventory and that program participants are protected from potential health risks.

Customer Service: Provides excellent service to Thrive to Five locations we serve while working with CAP's Nutrition Services team to address their questions, concerns, feedback, and dietary needs. Follows direction of CAP's Nutrition Services team, families, and partnering meal sites to develop and adjust menu items based on dietary needs. Reduces or eliminates extra work for the partner sites. Collaborates effectively with Thrive to Five programming staff to ensure food is distributed and stored properly upon delivery to their site.

Grant Compliance: Maintains required documentation and reporting to meet regulatory requirements. Maintains accurate records of meal counts, food inventory, and program in preparing for program inspections and audits. Implements corrective actions as needed to improve program effectiveness. Acknowledges, maintains, and follows all special diet paperwork. Provides a daily, dated menu in advance for posting in classrooms and distributing to a dated, working menu complete with all meals, substitutions, and special diets. Attends or completes all required training as requested.

Community Engagement and Collaboration: Contributes to event planning as requested. Looks for opportunities to improve and expand the team's service in the community. Participates in community events. Performs all duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED is required. Associate's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for driver's license is required. The successful candidate is required to secure the ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.2 years foodservice experience is preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Sits, walks, stands, and kneels for extended periods of time. Lifts items up to 50 pounds. Conducts outdoor and indoor activities in warm and cold fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, and handling of food and containers. Frequently conveys detailed instructions accurately, clearly, or quickly. Can hear average volume levels of conversations. The noise level during food distributions can be moderate to loud. Has average visual acuity to prepare or inspect documents or other % of time spent traveling throughout Lancaster County. We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered: Sign-on Bonus, only available to external candidates

Employer: Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Work schedule: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 37.5 hours per week