Summer Program Counselor [Summer Foods Monitor]

THIS IS A TEMPORARY/SEASONAL POSITION

Salary: $16.50 Hourly

Program: Summer Food Service

Job Description

 The Summer Food Service Monitor will work with the Department of Parks and Recreation under the supervision and guidance of the Program Coordinator. The Monitor will be responsible for monitoring assigned centers to monitor breakfast and lunch meal service for compliance with established USDA and State regulations; and providing administrative support for the Summer Food Service Program office. The goal of the program is to provide nutritious meals to children who are attending various community centers and public/private agency summer programs in the City of Atlanta during the summer. The program will primarily operate Monday through Friday. Mandatory training will be provided prior to start date. Monitors are critical to the successful operation of the Summer Food Service Program sites. They are the “eyes and ears,” providing valuable feedback about how the sites are operating by visiting sites on a regular basis and observing meal services.Terms: Average 7 hours a day; Regular workday is from 7:15 a.m. - 3:00p.m. Monday-Friday (You must complete your workday before finishing your shift) Reports to: Program Coordinator Responsibilities: Ensures that site personnel maintain accurate records and that the program operates in accordance with the Federal and State requirements pertaining to Summer Food Service Program Regulations.

Duties:

• Visits all sites within the first week of food service operation and regularly thereafter
• Pick up and check accuracy of paperwork from each site weekly
• Prepares reports of visits and reviews of food service operations on all assigned locations
• Attends weekly meetings to report on findings
• Review site paperwork for accuracy before submission to Summer Food Administrative Office
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food
• Ensure equipment is working properly
• Ensures that food site personnel maintain records and required documents
• Ensures each location maintains program supplies

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and adequate auto insurance as required by State law
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependability
• Minimum of one-year related work experience in nutrition or food production demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of this job
• Familiar with public health regulations
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, calculate arithmetic and complete forms
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Additional Information 

• City of Atlanta required training May 28th – May 31st , 2024.
• Summer staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from June 3rd - July 24TH , 2024; hours are 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; Vacation requests during this time will not be approved.
• All summer staff must be actively involved with campers during swim times and wear a bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim lessons.
• Resumes will be accepted.

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