About The Role

DescriptionMeals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY (MOW) is a leading senior service provider in Greater Cincinnati. Our mission is to deliver essential services that promote the independence of seniors so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes. We are an official member of Meals on Wheels America, and our regional organization is one of the largest in the country. Every year, we reach nearly 10,000 seniors throughout 13 counties with our services.

The Meals on Wheels Nutrition Site Assistant is a part-time (20 hours per week), Monday - Friday days only position in which the Assistant will work at the nutrition site in the Panorama Apartments located at 111 Brent Spence Square, Covington, KY 41011.

Ten paid holidays per year and paid time off accrual starts day one.

QualificationsPRIMARY FUNCTION: Serving meals, adherence to nutrition site requirements and paperwork, cleaning the congregate space after the meal and compiling daily meal and supply orders

TYPICAL WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the congregate meal space at the nutrition sites and at the Radcliff office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Obtain paperwork as required.
Prepares the meal counts and supply order from all sites.
Communicates with the participants.
Receives and serves the food at acceptable temperatures.
Assures that the congregate space is cleaned daily.
Maintain records of food temps according to policy.
Work with volunteers, community partners, and funding monitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with related kitchen experience or an Associate’s Degree preferred.
Must have basic computer skills and be able to learn new technology.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must have or be able to pass the test for safe food handling certification.
Perform other duties as assigned up to and including participation and attendance at agency events.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive your own vehicle from home office to Nutrition Site. (Mileage is reimbursed at IRS rate as applicable.)
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle insurance as outlined below.
Must pass a pre-employment physical
Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, to include THC/marijuana, and background check.

Must meet the following minimum insurance coverage

$100,000 Personal Injury
$300,000 Accident coverage
$100,000 Property Damage
Must present a copy of a current insurance card and proof of liability coverage.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Physically push and pull carts loaded with meals and other products weighing up to 50 pounds.
Have the ability to lift in excess of 40 pounds.
Have the ability to work in kitchen environment.
Have the ability to be aware of surrounding environment.
Have the ability to hear and follow instructions.
Must be in general good health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Have the ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Sit, bend, lift, move and stand for extended periods of time during working hours.