Program Assistant, Summer Food Service Program

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Program Assistant is to assist in the operation of the Summer Food Service Program.

(Position is seasonal June - August)

The employee will be responsible for providing meals to children in an efficient, safeand sanitary manner, as well as monitoring and maintaining the program's accounts inventory and supplies. The Program Assistant works with a team of HHS staff as well as various volunteers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in all aspects of Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
• Assists in preparation of meals.
• Takes meals to offsite location.
• Serves meals in compliance with all MSDE/USDA/Health Department guidelines.
• Assists in clean up after meal service.
• Monitors and maintains program accounts, inventory and supplies.
• Works cooperatively with volunteers and children.
• Assists with program promotion and outreach.
• Maintains a professional and helpful demeanor with children, parents and staff.
• Drives organization vehicle as needed.
• Operates all kitchen equipment including dishwashers, ovens, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, including washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, pots and pans.
• Participates in other departmental needs as assigned, including working in Food Distribution Center.
• Provides a warm, caring environment in a professional and courteous manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with the general public.
• Commitment to professional ethics and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret documents using the English language.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, self-motivated, and capable of taking initiative.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• Ability to safely drive cargo and passenger vans.
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language.
• Ability to communicate using the Spanish language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to remain in a stationary position and/or move about for long periods of time, and position self to reach items above or below their reach. The employee must occasionally ascend and descend levels, but rarely ladders. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific to vision abilities required by this job the ability to observe and inspect items directly in front or to either side of self, to assess items at a distance, to distinguish colors, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is subject to the use of Universal Precautions as required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, and to annual Tuberculosis (TB) Testing as required by the Tuberculosis Prevention Plan.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is exposed periodically to outside weather conditions. The employees regularly encounters clients who are intoxicated, under the influence of unknown substances, may be affected by communicable diseases, and/or appear affected by serious mental health problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer