TITLE: Nutrition Assistant 

DEPARTMENT: Nutrition Services 

REPORTS TO: Manager, Nutrition Services 

LOCATION: 730 Polk Street 

BENEFITS: Yes 

STATUS: Union, Part time, Non-Exempt 

CLASSIFICATION: Professionals 

PAY RATE: $21.55 - $22.20 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Working out of our two Agency sites in San Francisco and Oakland, the nutrition assistant will help Project Open Hand succeed by providing support to the registered dietitians in delivering nutrition education, healthy meals and engagement to our clients.  

This position is ideal for an independent worker passionate about food and nutrition. They should feel comfortable and be compassionate for a variety of clients from varying socioeconomic groups dealing with critical illness in the community. This position will require an individual that has excellent technical and computer skills with the aptitude to learn nutrient and recipe software. Organizational skills will be essential.  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

2 years of nutrition education experience or Certified Nutrition AssistantAbility to work Saturdays and occasional eveningsWorking knowledge of Word, Excel and Power PointFood Handling Certificate (or equivalent)

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: 

Experience with presenting to groupsProficient in or possess the aptitude for Nutrition software programsBasic cooking skillsExcellent communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with clients, volunteers and staff.Ability to work with minimum supervisionBilingual Spanish or Cantonese a plus

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist in preparing materials used in presenting current nutrition instruction to clients, interns, staff or outside groupsExecute nutrition classes to congregate meals sites under the supervision of the RDAssist with nutrient analysis of recipes and menus.Coordinate the publishing of monthly menus for Wellness Programs and the Community Nutrition Programs to ensure accuracy and timelinessResponsible for coordination of monthly menus and ensuring distribution in a timely mannerOrganize, coordinate interns/volunteers and execute food and nutrition demonstrations in wellness centerOrganize and create cooking demonstration videos for clients and POH websiteEngage with Wellness Program clients via phone to introduce them to nutrition services and schedule clients with registered dietitians. Communicate any client feedback and nutrition concerns cultivated from client callsCoordinate interns and volunteers in executing food and nutrition activities in the wellness centerCoordinates the process for quality assurance for meal line to ensure accurate portion size and foods to meet established dietary guidelines of the agency.Will be part of the nutrition services team to move forward goals of targeted and effective nutrition and food education by increasing the engagement of our clients and volunteersManage the tracking and documentation of educational activity unitsAssists RD in food safety and sanitation education for kitchen staffOffsite Nutrition Education as assignedOther duties as assigned

JOB COMPETENCIES:  

Team player: Demonstrates cooperative spirit, respects professional boundaries and is successful at sharing responsibilities with othersSelf-led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when neededSensitive to the circumstances and needs of the critically ill and seniors, as well as people with mental health and substance abuse issuesCustomer oriented: Works well with all customers (internal staff and external contacts), promotes a positive image of the agency and works diligently to resolve customer issuesPoised: able to maintain a calm, positive and constructive attitude during interactions with diverse populations, sometimes in challenging situationsEthical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentialityKnowledgeable: Understands facets of job, keeps job knowledge currentWell organized: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time wellTakes Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completionTechnical savvy: Skilled with computers, proficient with function appropriate technology, learns quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance with the interest and ability to learn new technologyMotivated: Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge, works to increase responsibility, strives to achieve personal goals

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud. The work environment will be ever changing with new clients, volunteers and staff members all sharing space and working together in the Grocery Center