Nutrition Food Assistant

Overview

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Job Description

The Johnson County Aging & Human Services (AHS) Department is seeking a dynamic and energetic Nutrition Food Assistant who can touch lives and make a difference. The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program is a team of approximately 25 staff who provide nutritious meals and other supports to 3500 older adults in the community. AHS operates seven neighborhood centers and two home-delivered meal distribution sites throughout the county which are open Monday through Friday 9am – 12:30pm. Clients come to neighborhood centers for hot lunches, activities and educational programs. AHS is looking for a qualified candidate to assist onsite with the operations at De Soto Community Center. Scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 12:30pm.

The first review of applications will begin on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. Applications received after that date will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.The job duties include:

• Maintaining an efficient home-delivered meal service by accurately recording client changes, and communicate meal service changes to volunteers, and delivering meals to clients

• Package meal components into meal carrier bags; prepare dining room for meal service

• Report any client concerns to the Nutrition Office

• Organize the daily operations of the Nutrition Center. Order accurate meal counts by 11:00am for next day delivery, and ensure the correct number of meal components are delivered daily

• Complete required paperwork including reports and intakes

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

• Clean and sanitize equipment and food service areas

• Handle other job-related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements: 

There are no minimum job requirements

Preferred Job Requirements:

6 months experience in commercial food operations

6 months experience in report and record keeping

6 months experience working with older adults

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Human Relations and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Abilities -- lifting up to 20 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation