Summer Food Service Monitor

Seasonal Temporary Position

25 Hours Per Week / 12 Weeks Per Year

Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 1:30pm

Grade 13 - Pay Rate: $18.18 - $22.45

About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year. OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About The Position:

Come join our team! OCO Nutrition Services is looking for highly motivated people who are excited to provide nutritional meals to families in our community. This is a great summer position for college students and for those who are interested to learn about the child nutrition field.

Job Summary:

Observes and monitors the Summer Food Service Program partner sites. Carries out duties according to Agency and funder policies, program regulations and food sanitation guidelines.

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

• Implements the Summer Food Services Program for Children Monitor's Guide.
• Monitors Summer Food Service Sites for New York State Department of Education compliance procedures.
• Conduct training of site supervisors at all meal sites and educates site staff/volunteers their responsibilities as outlined in the written guidelines.
• Prepares program binders and other training materials.
• Ensures the appropriate menu is followed.
• Assists with daily meal count paperwork.
• Examine the meal service to children from start to finish for program compliance standards.
• Monitors food service operations at sites, conducting visits using all required forms and documentation, corrects/follows up on problems and conducts additional training as needed.
• Assesses situations, suggests corrective action for problems and conflict and ensures corrections are made; informs supervisor of any concerns or need for intervention.
• Works collaboratively with delivery, site, and office staff.
• Maintains accurate records and submits timely reports to Program Services Manager; ensures sites are maintaining accurate records.
• Reviews, collates and files all site information, including daily point of service, delivery slips, and supply forms.
• Performs other related duties as required as assigned by the Program Services Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Must learn and follow Health Department requirements and Sanitation Codes.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to relate well to others.
• Must work well in a team setting and be able to exercise independent judgement and solve problems.
• Must be a good role model to staff and be able to monitor the work of others.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 35 lbs. or more.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and duties.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's license with good driving record within Agency policy and have regular access to reliable transportation for daily travel throughout the County.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
• 2 - 3 years experience in the field of Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Education or Recreation; and
• Related supervisory or leadership experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience or training.

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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