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Nutrition Assistant (Child and Adult Care)

Prince George's County Public Schools • Full-time • Suitland, Maryland, United States • $21 - $41 / hour • 10h ago

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Location

Suitland, MD, US

Organization Name

Food and Nutrition Services

Department Description

An employee in this class relates policies, requirements and objectives of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to child care providers and the general public. Work duties include reviewing menus and invoices, processing monthly claims in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including enrolling new applicants, and assisting in workshops. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Child and Adult Care Food Program Supervisor.

Brief Description

This is an ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position - Pay Table 700 - Grade 14

Hourly Range: $21.13 - $41.95

CLOSING DATE: December 1, 2025

Detailed Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reviews and assist with the development of menus to ensure proper health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the national and local food and safety standards;
Receives and process invoices and monthly claims ensuring accuracy and compliance with program requirements;
Computes total creditable meals and forwards claims for reimbursement;
Gathers monthly statistics and report results to supervisor;
Maintains enrollment records and process new applications, including communicating policies, requirements and objectives of the program;
Assists in the development of materials for preparation of presentations given at the provider workshops and conducts training sessions as required;
Provides technical assistance to participants during required home visits; and
Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Thorough knowledge of policies, regulations and objectives of the CACFP;
Excellent communications and human relations skills;
Ability to prepare and maintain complex records and prepare accurate reports from such records;
Ability to develop materials for utilization in workshops and training sessions;
Must be efficient in the utilization of general office equipment; and
Ability to exercise good judgment, good interpersonal skills, tact, patience, and courtesy; and
Good physical condition.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma supplemented by courses in nutrition and/or food service operations preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Details

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact Talent Acquisition and Management at 301.952.6036

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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