Job description
Do you have a special interest in serving the seniors in your community? Are you looking for part-time work that can fit into your schedule? Why not consider becoming a Site Host at one of our Community Café sites sponsored by the Ulster County Office for the Aging? Sites are located Rosendale, Saugerties, New Paltz, and Kingston. Responsibilities include registering seniors, heating and serving lunchtime meals prepared in our kitchen and providing a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to gather for a meal, a chance to socialize, to learn about topics important to seniors, and to celebrate special events.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Nutrition Site Host is responsible for maintaining and running of the Senior Nutrition Program congregate sites.
- Take and confirm daily reservations. Notify the program coordinators of meals to be provided the following day.
- Assemble and serve meals at congregate site; reheat meals to regulated temperature as needed.
- Account for meals served. Verify attendance with the use of the sign in sheet.
- Register participants and forward registration information to program coordinators.
- Maintain record of meal temperatures in accordance with program procedures and submit daily documentation to program coordinators.
- On a daily basis collect, record, and secure monetary donations from meal recipients in accordance with program procedures and submit donations to program coordinators.
- Establish connections and provide daily contact with seniors.
- Utilize assessment techniques to screen for risk factors to seniors’ safety and well-being.
- Work with program site coordinator to develop and implement social and/or recreational programs for site attendees
- Coordinate the volunteers attached to the site
- Report any non-emergency concerns to program coordinators at the end of shift
- Follow written emergency procedures when encountering emergencies at the site
- Responsible for keeping track of inventory and supplies
- Maintain all site operations in accordance with specified certification criteria and Health Department regulations. Ensure compliance with OPWDD, OFA, and any other organization or government agency as required
- Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Conduct daily inspections of work areas to look for unsafe conditions
- Ensure all accidents are reported to supervisor and Human Resources.
- Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment.
- Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits.
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards and act as a role model. Display Gateway ID at all times.
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved
- Responsible for understanding and adhering to Gateway Community Industries’ Corporate Compliance Policy and Standards of Conduct as well as all applicable program rules, regulations and policies. Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations. Ensure that all staff are knowledgeable of applicable regulations, laws, and policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1 year of experience in food service or related field
- Must be able to sit or stand 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
- Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks
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