Nutrition Aide

About us:

People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. If you want to help transform communities and see families thrive, then People Serving People is the place for you.

What do we need?

We are looking for a customer-service-focused individual who has a strong interest in serving the community. The ideal candidate would have food service experience with leadership and Microsoft Office skills. This is a rewarding opportunity to help feed and connect with families experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities for Nutrition Aide:

•  Check daily menus and prepare daily delivery registers. Help update menu board programming. 
•  Identify prohibited foods for guests with allergies using allergy intake surveys, notify kitchen staff of the number and type of special food allergy meals, pre-label containers for food allergy meals, and record food allergies on daily delivery registers. 
•  Transfer previous data to Child & Adult Care Food Program sheets and file correctly. 
•  Stock supplies onto cold carts.  When stocking milk, use proper rotation and check dates, count and record beginning and ending numbers, and check and record beginning and ending temperatures. 
•  Support meal delivery by verifying menu items; taking/recording temperatures of hot and cold items; verifying allergen meals are in property quantity and not at risk of cross contamination; deliver and accurately record number of meals delivered; communicating additional meal needs to kitchen; tallying and reporting total meal count to chef in charge; and cleaning/sanitizing all delivery equipment. 
•  Prepares individual classroom food carts for breakfast, lunch & snack daily, during scheduled hours.  Clean line upon completion of meal service and ensure serving line is well stocked with supplies.  Participate in inventory and organization, and assist with meal preparation for the following day. 
•  Complete daily, weekly, and monthly CACFP documentation in a timely manner. Reports on data to the  Education Manager. 

Pay and Benefits for Nutrition Aide:

• $25 per hour
• Monday - Friday; 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 40 days of PTO per year
• Reduced cost parking or metro pass
• Reduced childcare rates
• Free lunch every day
• The chance to make a real difference in the community

Requirements for Nutrition Aide:

• High School graduate or GED, or demonstrated experience in customer service.
• Must have a valid drivers license and pass Motor Vehicle Record Screenings.
• Strong experience in customer service, preferably in the food industry.
• Willing to enforce policies amongst staff and guests, including a commitment to maintaining food service hygiene standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong organization and detail-oriented skills to work successfully with forms and paperwork.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to train other staff and volunteers.
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 75 lbs.