Nutritional Aide (Temporary Part-Time):

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

HOC’s Resident Services Department strives to enhance the lives of HOC customers by coordinating and implementing a vast array of high-quality programs, services, and resources. Through collaborative partnerships with Montgomery County, the federal government, and various community-based organizations, Resident Services is able to offer comprehensive service coordination, impactful resident programs, and robust supportive housing services to individuals and families who reside in HOC owned-managed properties or receive HOC housing subsidies, as well as applicants on HOC’s waitlist.

Job Description:

The Nutritional Aide will support the delivery of the Senior Nutrition Program by assisting with participant registration, meal service coordination, food safety monitoring, resident engagement, volunteer oversight, inventory management, and required program documentation, in accordance with Montgomery County guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Assisting Participants

• Explains the program to new participants

• Assists participants with completing Participant Registration Forms

• Acquaints participants with other participants

• Informs participants about site policies and procedures

Site/Administrative Duties:

• Is available at the site before, during, and after meal service

• Oversees the activities of volunteers

• Post menus at the site and provide menus to participants

• Ensures the dining room is properly set up for meal service

• Receives meals, confirms delivery accuracy, and verifies food temperatures are within a safe range

• Signs caterer delivery slips

• Post the Cost-of-Your-Meal sign and oversee the collection of voluntary contributions in a locked container

• Utilizes the Swipe Terminal for all meal recipients and submits swipe card requests as needed

• Takes meal reservations and cancellations

• Orders meals and supplies from the caterer

• Records temperatures of hot and cold foods upon arrival and maintains temperature logs

• Completes deposit slips and deposits funds according to site-specific procedures

• Completes Senior Nutrition Program forms

• Attends quarterly Nutrition Site Manager meetings

• Contacts the swipe system IT support when issues occur

• Ensures all participants have swipe cards and swipe prior to each meal

• Cooperates with special requests from the Senior Nutrition Office

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• At least one year of experience working with adults

• Experience in food service preferred

Education:

• High school diploma required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic food service operations, food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards.

• Knowledge of customer service practices when working with older adults and diverse populations.

• Skilled in communicating effectively with participants, volunteers, staff, and partners.

• Skilled in accurately completing program forms, logs, and required documentation.

• Skilled in using basic office equipment and electronic systems, including swipe card systems.

• Ability to organize work, manage meal service tasks.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and apply County and program guidelines.

• Ability to maintain accurate records, handle and deposit funds, and ensure procedural compliance.

License and Certifications:

• Candidate must obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certification through ServSafe upon hire

Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.

HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.