Appleton Activity Center Meal Site Manager (Part Time)

Appleton Activity Center Meal Site Manager (Part Time)

Salary

$18.46 - $19.58 Hourly

Location

Outagamie County Government Center 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, WI

Job Type

Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible

Job Number

2603630

Department

DHHS ALTS

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Typical Work Hours/Shift:

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position. Serving at the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center in Appleton. The timeframe may vary, but meal service hours are between 10:00AM and 1:30PM Monday through Thursday. Approximately 10-15 hours a week. The Meal Site is closed the second Monday of every month.

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Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

Supervise Nutrition Program Congregate and Home Delivered meal service operation to persons 60 years and older.

• Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position. Serving at the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center in Appleton. The timeframe may vary, but meal service hours are between 10:00AM and 1:30PM Monday through Thursday. Approximately 10-15 hours a week. The Meal Site is closed the second Monday of every month.

Location:

Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center

3000 E College Avenue

Appleton, WI

What does a candidate need to do to be successful in this role in the first year?

Success in the first year as a Meal Site Manager will include effectively coordinating daily meal site operations, volunteers, and food service activities while providing welcoming, respectful service to participants. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with older adults, individuals with disabilities, volunteers, and community partners; follow State and Federal Nutrition Program requirements; adapt to changing needs; and effectively manage multiple priorities in a community-focused environment.

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.

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 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.

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Describe your experience working in a fast-paced work environment.

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How do you manage, train, and motivate a team of volunteer workers?

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Employer Outagamie County

Address 320 S. Walnut Street

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

Phone (920) 832-1669

Website https://www.outagamie.gov/Home