Site Assistant

TITLE:

For more than 50 years, Active Generations has been a trusted leader in supporting adults through wellness programs, essential services, and meaningful community connections. With a growing team across multiple locations, we continue to evolve and expand our impact while staying grounded in our mission. Our work centers on creating environments where people can thrive - physically, socially, and emotionally. Through wellness and nutrition programs, caregiving services, and opportunities for connection, our team works together to promote active lifestyles and overall well-being. We’re guided by teamwork, compassion, and adaptability, and we’re looking for individuals who want their work to have genuine purpose and lasting impact.

SUMMARY:

The Site Assistant supports the daily operation of an Active Generations meal site, with primary responsibility for assisting with meal preparation, service, cleanup, and participant needs. The position is also trained to provide backup coverage for Site Specialist responsibilities when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with preparing the site for meal service, including setting up dining and serving areas.
• Assist with portioning, serving, and distributing meals according to established procedures.
• Assist with cleaning and resetting dining and food-service areas following meals.
• Help maintain adequate supplies and communicate site needs to the Site Specialist or supervisor.
• Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, and Active Generations procedures.
• Provide backup coverage for Site Specialist responsibilities when needed, including processing payments, completing required paperwork, maintaining meal and participant records, and preparing deposits, as trained and assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and organizational information.
• Communicate participant concerns, safety issues, or operational needs to the Site Specialist or appropriate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The Site Assistant must demonstrate dependability, teamwork, customer service, and the ability to follow established procedures. The position requires effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to learn basic cash-handling, documentation, and site-operation procedures in order to provide backup coverage when needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to stand and move throughout the meal service period.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform routine food-service activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with meal preparation, service, and cleanup.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a community meal-site environment and includes regular interaction with participants, volunteers, employees, and members of the public. The position may involve exposure to food-service environments, cleaning products, varying noise levels, and periods of standing or activity.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Reports to: Outreach Coordinator, Nutrition & Transportation Manager Direct reports: None.

ACCOMMODATION:

Active Generations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants or employees who require accommodation during the application or employment process should contact Human Resources.

Monday - Friday 9a - 1p