Nutrition Site Manager
07 October 2026
The Putnam County Office for Senior Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nutrition Site Manager.
This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law, any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Services Coordinator, the incumbent of this position is responsible for overseeing the total operation of a senior citizens' nutrition center; servicing both on‑site and home‑delivered meals. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers; coordination of various supportive services; and overseeing senior participants in the program. Performs related work as required.
SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Sets up desk in morning for participant sign in and other related records;
- Reports regularly to Project Coordinator on overall functioning of nutrition site;
- Greets participants at the site;
- Assists in coordinating, planning, and leading activities of participants;
- Performs outreach and information duties in the community served by the nutrition center as may be required by project coordinator;
- Counts and deposits contributions daily;
- Maintains all necessary records (participants' personal information; reservation sheets) as well as other related record keeping;
- Orders food and milk weekly from program supplier;
- Oversees the operation of the nutrition site kitchen;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of full‑time paid experience preferably in a community service agency with the elderly, which included preparation of food for more than ten (10) persons daily.
TRAINEE NOTE: In the event enough qualified candidates with the appropriate experience cannot be recruited, a candidate lacking up to one (1) year of the required experience may be appointed as a trainee.
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 30 hours/week
STARTING SALARY: $42,337 per year
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
- NYS Retirement System Membership
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
- Tuition Reimbursement
APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel
Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512
