Nutrition Services Associate

3 weeks ago

Lancaster, United States Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Nutrition Services Associate

Program: Health and Nutrition

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full Time

Duties/Responsibilities*:

Food Preparation and Handling

  • Procures, receives, prepares, and assembles meals and snacks according to established recipes, CACFP standards, and dietary guidelines.
  • Prepares CACFP-required portion sizes through meal preparation or securing nutrition labels or formulation statements.
  • Maintains accurate records of meal counts, food inventory, and for regulatory requirements for meal reimbursement.
  • Understands how to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment.
  • Assists in purchasing food and supplies. Manages inventory.
  • Stores all food products to ensure safety and minimize waste.
  • Receives food deliveries, ensuring the correct quality and quantities of food, compliance with safety standards, and any discrepancies are documented.
  • Organizes and delivers meals to off and onsite locations, ensuring they are transported safely and at proper temperatures.

Health and Safety

  • Wears proper food service attire, personal protective equipment, and follow basic hygiene practices to meet food safety standards.
  • Maintains a kitchen and storage environment that is sanitary and free of pests.
  • Follows a set cleaning schedule to meet the standards of the agency, ServSafe, and the health department.
  • Is aware of and accommodates meal plans for individuals with special dietary needs, such as allergies, diabetes, etc.
  • Stays informed about food recalls and alerts. Ensures that any affected products are promptly removed from inventory and that program participants are protected from potential health risks.

Customer Service

  • Provides excellent service to Thrive to Five locations we serve while working with CAP’s Nutrition Services team to address their questions, concerns, feedback, and dietary needs.
  • Follows direction of CAP’s Nutrition Services team, families, and partnering meal sites to develop and adjust menu items based on dietary needs.
  • Reduces or eliminates extra work for the partner sites.
  • Collaborates effectively with Thrive to Five programming staff to ensure food is distributed and stored properly upon delivery to their site.

Grant Compliance

  • Maintains required documentation and reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains accurate records of meal counts, food inventory, and program participation.
  • Assists in preparing for program inspections and audits.
  • Implements corrective actions as needed to improve program effectiveness.
  • Acknowledges, maintains, and follows all special diet paperwork.
  • Provides a daily, dated menu in advance for posting in classrooms and distributing to eaters.
  • Maintains a dated, working menu complete with all meals, substitutions, and special diets.
  • Attends or completes all required training as requested.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

  • Contributes to event planning as requested.
  • Looks for opportunities to improve and expand the team's service in the community.
  • Participates in community events.

* Performs all duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Job Factors

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Associate's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
  • Valid driver’s license is required.
  • Required to secure the ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.
  • 2 years food service experience is preferred.

***Please see attachment for full job description***

We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work life balance. Below is a list of a few of our robust benefits:

  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage/ 403(b) Plan/ Life Insurance
  • Generous number of PTO days per year
  • Paid Paternal leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employer Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program


Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able tot perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.


M-F: 7am-3pm

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