Elderly Nutrition Aide

Job Description

Position: Elderly Nutrition Program Cooks Aide Open: 01-19-26
Location: White Earth, Rice Lake Close: 01-30-26
Pay: $18.52 Benefits: Full Status: Full Time
The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for Position Summary: Responsible for the support in aide to services provided for Elders with a cultural awareness. Including assistance with programming, activities as well as assistance in preparing, serving and cleaning in kitchens in relation to nutritious meals; assisting with daily entry documentation of those services to ensure the needs of elders are met for overall well-being. Cross trained to go to other sites to learn routes & other duties that are assigned.
Position Outcomes:
• Provides Aide in independent living skills and opportunities.
• Work with superiors and other providers in assistance for services
• Listens and responds to a client to maintain a high level of program satisfaction.
• Provides accurate care in compliance with policies and procedures relating to elderly programming with living well and independently.
• Communicates with internal and external sources timely to ensure notice orderly of concerns and/or provisions provided to the elderly.
• Prepares and serves meals according to established menu and guidelines to ensure elders receive culturally sensitive nutritionally balanced meals.
• Sets up dining room for meals
• Cleans and maintains kitchen, dining, storage laundry and sidewalk areas.
• Assist with Kitchen Laundry
• Sets up Trays for home for home delivered meals.
• Participated in daily client reports and monetary transactions.
• Deliver meals to homebound elders with GSA vehicles.
• Returns equipment to the kitchen for preparation of the next meal.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively
• Ability to exercise a high standard of confidentiality and respect.
• Knowledge of and the ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and the Elderly Nutrition Program
• Knowledge of food and its nutritional value.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food portions, serving and storage.
• Knowledge in the basic operation of a personal computer, including related software such as Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel).
• Knowledge of basic operation of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines etc.
• Knowledge of resources available on and near the reservation.
• Skill in the operation of food service equipment
• Skill in body mechanics.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy containers of food and/or equipment.
• Ability to follow instruction and keep organized, simple records.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Knowledge of the demographics, culture, customs, and geography of the White Earth Reservation.
• CPR/AED certification required (will provide training)
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (will provide training)
Qualifications Required:
• High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in customer services.
• Work experience in nutrition.
• Valid MN Driver’s License, transportation & Insurance for delivery of meals, travel between sites and other business-related destinations or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Completion of White Earth Reservation Safe Driving class within first six (6) months of hire.
• Food Handlers Training or willing to obtain within the first six (90) months upon date of hire.
• ServSafe Certification or willing to obtain within one (1) year upon date of hire.
• CPR/AED certification or willing to obtain within first six (6) months upon date of hire.
• First Aid Certification or willing to obtain within first six (6) months of hire.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening.