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Location

Waukesha, WI | United States

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Job description

Senior Dining Manager - LTE Location Waukesha, WI :

Description

Waukesha County Health & Human Services is seeking a caring individual to organize and supervise the serving of meals and the delivery of Meals on Wheels to local seniors. Perfect hours for the newly retired, stay at home moms and dads, and those looking to give back to their community. Grow or share your leadership skills by assisting with and overseeing the work of our excellent volunteers. The need is for substitute / on-call coverage for absences and scheduled time off for the regular dining center managers and to help the ADRC reopen dining centers that had been closed due to the pandemic; ideally able to travel throughout Waukesha County to all 8 County senior dining centers as needed. Typical work hours are 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday. No holidays or weekends. This position does not have benefits. Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification, a criminal background and driver's license check.

Example of Duties

Under supervision, to organize and supervise the serving of meals to senior citizens; to organize and coordinate social and recreational activities; and to perform other duties as required.

• Provides ongoing quality and quantity control of meals, reporting any discrepancies to the Nutrition and Transportation Services Supervisor or designated representative.
• Supervises the set up, serving, and clean up activities by volunteers; participates when required.
• Supervises the packaging and delivery of meals to the homebound seniors; updates any changes in client eligibility status; and reports emergency and crisis situations needing immediate attention.
• Plans and schedules routes and drivers for the delivery of meals to homebound seniors.
• Purchases program related materials and supplies when needed.
• Determines appropriate number of meals to be served daily; keeps daily records; supervises the processing of participant donations; makes daily bank deposit.
• Prepares and submits a variety of records and reports on such items as food quality, meal discrepancies, daily activities, daily and monthly counts, and volunteer hours and mileage.
• Trains and supervises the work of volunteers who assist with the congregate and/or home delivered meal programs and assists in assigning work and evaluating volunteer performance.
• Provides information related to the meal program such as nutritional guidance and education.
• Arranges social, recreational, and educational programs and activities.
• Serves as a representative of the program in day-to-day contacts with the local dining center community.
• Refers clients eligible for the program and refers program participants to other resources and services, as necessary.
• Participates in monthly in-service meetings and any other training mandated by the ADRC.
• Establishes and maintains effective working and public relationships with program participants, volunteers, and the local community.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge of food serving methods.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and health precautions in the serving of food.
• Working knowledge of community resources and agencies.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, copier, and fax machine.
• Some knowledge of the social, physical, and psychological needs and characteristics of the elderly.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of volunteers.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the activities of the various programs and services offered by the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective working and public relationships with program participants, volunteers, and the local community.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to utilize a computer and email.
• Ability to deliver meals to homebound seniors.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.

Minimum Qualifications

You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of work or volunteer experience working with the elderly or work experience in the preparation and serving of food is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license from the State of Wisconsin.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation, ServSafe, or program-specific training certification upon hire or within 90 days of hire.

Supplemental Information

About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Department of Health & Human Services Mission/Vision/Values: We enhance quality of life while assuring critical needs are met. The vision of Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services is a connected, resilient community where everyone thrives. We achieve this though values that include: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Engaged Workforce, Innovation, and Self-Determination. Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO/AA: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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