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Temporary Sports Nutrition Consultant

Muncie, IN · On-site

$40/hr

Present nutrition-related educational sessions for strength and conditioning programs. * Develop and maintain a library of nutrition presentations, educational materials, and handouts. * Assist ...

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PROGRAM NUTRITIONIST

Indianapolis, IN

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP ... Attend relevant community nutrition and food policy meetings. * Assist Nutrition Services ...

Oak Hill, IN

PT Cafeteria Cook - OHHS

Converse, IN · On-site

$14.50/hr

Prepare, cook and store foods to be served in the School Nutrition Program. * Prepares all food ... All Cook Positions: * Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen facilities. * Must have knowledge ...

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What does a nutrition program assistant do?

A Nutrition Program Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in implementing and managing nutrition education programs. They help organize community outreach activities, prepare educational materials, and assist in teaching healthy eating habits to various groups. Their work often involves collecting and recording data, providing administrative support, and helping participants with resources or program enrollment. Nutrition Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring nutrition programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

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To thrive as a Nutrition Program Assistant, you need basic nutrition knowledge, organizational skills, and often an associate degree or relevant coursework in nutrition or health sciences. Familiarity with database management tools, Microsoft Office, and sometimes nutrition analysis software is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork help build trust with clients and effectively deliver nutrition education. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting program goals, ensuring accurate information delivery, and fostering positive community health outcomes.

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Child Nutrition Assistant

Franklin Township Community School Corporation

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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Job description

Position Type:
Child Nutrition/CHILD NUTRITION ASST
Date Posted:
7/16/2022
Location:
Child NutritionFRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Classification:
CN Schedule
Short Hour (SH): 2-3 hour
Long Hour (LH): 5-6 hour
187 day
TITLE: Child Nutrition Associate
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Graduate Preferred
2. Acceptable Background Check
3. Successful completion of the Department Sanitation Test
4. Enjoys working with people. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Ability to perform basic math and reading tasks.
6. Knowledge of computers and cashing experience preferred.
7. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager
JOB GOAL: To perform designated tasks involved in the operation of the child nutrition program at assigned school.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods, including
soups, entrees, salads, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, breads and desserts
following standardized recipes, portion control, and in accordance
with departmental work/production and sanitation/safety standards.
2. Working knowledge of the district HACCP plan.
3. Follows standardize recipes with no deviation.
4. Complies with work schedule.
5. Makes confidentiality a priority and does not violate any student's and staff's rights.
6. Correctly completes necessary paperwork to include but not limited to the perpetual
inventory, HACCP records, production records.
7. Participates in preparation of items for special observances, i.e.
school spirit programs, holidays and other celebrations or special
recognitions.
8. Sets up food and supplies for serving and/or steam tables.
9. Serves meals or meal components.
10. Supplies and replenishes food items for the serving line(s) as needed.
11. Label and store or dispose of excess food properly in accordance with HACCP standards.
12. Operates and cleans kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, steamers,
mixers, choppers, steam table/serving lines and the dishmachine.
13. Operates dishmachine. Insure that water temperature is adequate to meet
sanitation requirements.
14. Washes, sanitizes and stores dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils and pots
and pans.
15. Operates cash register.
16. Counts cash daily and completes the cash count / deposit slip.
17. Prepare monies for the next day.
18. Considers good attendance a priority and takes off only when absolutely necessary.
19. Promotes the child nutrition program while interacting with faculty, students,
and guests.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 Days
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with board policies.
Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $16.00

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