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Salary: $17.03 - $20.36 HourlyLocation : Cabarrus County, NCJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: FY26-01366Department: NUTRITION TITLE IIIOpening Date: 04/09/2026Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionApplicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hiring range for this position is $17.03 - $20.36 per hour. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 11. This is a part-time position, typically working between 28 -30 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 1:30 pm or sometimes 2:00 pm) at LunchPlus Club sites located throughout Cabarrus County. Must be willing and able to travel between different site locations throughout Cabarrus County as needed. This position is eligible for select benefits: retirement, 401-K, twelve paid holidays, sick and vacation pay. Medical insurance is not provided for this position.General Definition of Work:Performs intermediate human support work managing the serving of meals at a congregate meal nutrition site. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Nutrition Program Supervisor. Examples of Duties Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:Preparing nutrition site for meals; serving meals at nutrition site; planning activities; maintaining records and confidentiality; preparing reports.(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Prepares, maintains and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.Prepares site for arrival of participants and food delivery by cleaning and sanitizing site and equipment before and after meal.Prepares beverages; sets up trays and cups. Receives food from caterer; takes and records temperature; prepares and serves food to participants.Recruits, trains, orients and instructs volunteer workers at the nutrition site.Trains, orients and instructs Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP - Title V) paid worker trainees at site on all processes and functions of a Cabarrus County Congregate Nutrition LunchPlus Site.Encourages participants to socialize and interact.Raises awareness of services provided by the Cabarrus County Department of Human Services at the LPC sites; identifies and refers participants to intake social workers/supervisor with needs such as assistance in the home, safety-related issues, physical and/or emotional health problems, etc.Prepares monthly activity calendars and coordinates daily/weekly activities and special events for the older adult population. Schedules education programs, health screenings, and a wide range of classes which engage senior participants socially, physically and mentally.Enforces rules (LPC Policies and Procedures, Nutrition Standards, Cabarrus County Personnel Ordinance)Acts as Liaison between Nutrition Coordinator and businesses, as well as the community-at-large.Solicits for donations in accordance with Cabarrus County Policy.Inventories and shops for site supplies.Assists Nutrition Coordinator and Nutrition Site Assistant with outreach and leads for educational presentations to the community. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Some knowledge of site operation, meal service and food handling, reading and following menu instructions, record-keeping.Some knowledge of the sanitation of food service areas, utensils and equipment. Some knowledge of the nutritional needs of older adults. Ability to follow oral instructions and understand simple written terms. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and associates. Ability to maintain client confidentiality. Must have excellent customer service skills. Supervisor experience/skills preferred. Prior experience working with a budget. Experience with special programs and event planning and facilitation is a plus. Experience in working with the older adult population. Networking skills with the public is preferred. Ability to attend work regularly. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES Excellent customer service skills is a must.Ability to maintain client confidentiality is a must.Servsafe, First Aid, CPR, AED Certifications. (Training will be provided, if necessary). Supervisor and training skills is preferred. Experience working with the senior adult population is a plus. Previous contact with the community for partnerships, donations, and recruiting volunteers is preferred. Minimum Education / Experience requirementsEducation and Experience:Requires graduation from high school. Some food handling and serving experience strongly preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.Special Requirements:Possession of CPR and first aid certification. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.Physical Requirements:This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. Supplemental InformationSupplemental and Contact Information: Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200. Not Applicable01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. Yes No 02 What is the highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 03 Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No 04 I understand that I will be required to travel to other LunchPlus Club locations located throughout Cabarrus County (Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mt. Pleasant and Midland) when needed? Yes No 05 This position requires attendance at a Nutrition Site Supervisors meeting once a month.I understand that I must be available to attend a staff meeting once a month from 2pm-5pm at the Milestone office located in Kannapolis, NC. Yes No 06 Do you have experience coordinating and/or leading activities, programs, or special events? Yes No 07 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please describe your experience in detail, including the types of events or activities you have planned or led, your specific role and responsibilities, and the size or scope of the events (i.e., number of participants, frequency, setting). 08 This position requires regular use of technology, including but not limited to a laptop (email and data entry), tablet, cell phone, printer, and other related devices. Are you comfortable and proficient in using these technologies to perform job duties? Yes No 09 This position is part-time (typically 28-30 hours per week) and requires a consistent work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Are you able to meet this schedule requirement? Yes No 10 Do you currently possess a CPR certification or the ability to obtain a CPR certification within 30 days of hire? (Note: County sponsored training is provided every 2 years to retain certification). Yes No 11 Do you have experience with food handling and/or food service (i.e., preparing, serving, or handling food in a professional or volunteer setting)? Experience must be clearly documented in the Work Experience section of your application to receive credit. Yes No 12 Do you possess a Servsafe certification? Yes No 13 Are you willing to accept a position that is compensated at the advertised hourly rate? Yes No Required Question