Nutrition Aide

Job Summary

A Dining Site Nutrition Aide must provide four hours of time (10am-2pm) and oversee three activity hours per day in the community dining sites. This position will be under the supervision of the Nutritionist. He/She will assist with DACL client intakes, nutrition screenings, and daily sign-in sheets.

• Thorough knowledge of food service industry, food sanitation, and health.
• Must have CPR requirements.
• Must possess sensitivity to the needs and problems of the aging.
• Supervisory experience a plus.

• High School diploma or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of food service.

AND

• Two to four years of experience in food service or nutritional services or a Current DC Food Sanitation Certificate.

• Washington, DC Food Handlers Certification/License.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a workstation and use a personal computer and telephone. The employee regularly meets with internal and external stakeholders. The employee must regularly lift and/or move general office supplies, files or boxes weighing up to 10 pounds.