Nutritional Aide - FT

Program Summary:

Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child’s cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child’s development and provides comprehensive resources to low income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources.

Job Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Nutritional Aide is responsible for the preparation, distribution and maintenance of food.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans menu in cooperation with parents and nutritionist.
• Purchases, receives and maintains food to assure quality and cost control.
• Maintains proper storage and control of waste.
• Prepares and serves food and supervises cleanup.
• Keeps proper records of purchases, inventory, meals served, etc.
• Supervises maintenance of equipment, kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintains good sanitation and safety practices, including personal appearance and hygiene.
• Participates in food-related learning activities.
• Uses classroom participation to introduce new foods and other food-related experiences to children.
• Includes children and parents in assisting with preparation and cleanup.
• Participates and assists in planning for parent nutrition and consumer education.
• Provides supervision for students at lunch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications accepted online only. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum education of high school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of institutional cooking.
• Requires a valid food handlers card.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal investigation/fingerprint screening, health/TB screening and all other pre-hire requirements as defined in Title 22 and contract specifications.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet the insurance guidelines established by the Corporation.