Child Nutrition Assistant

Amherst H Wilder Founda • St. Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Child Nutrition Assistant supports safe preparation, heating, portioning, and serving of vendor-provided meals for children ages 16 months through 5 years at the Wilder Child Development Center. The role works in a fast-paced early childhood setting and contributes to a clean, sanitary food service environment, completes required documentation, assists with classroom food and nutrition activities as needed, and supports family food distribution. The position is part of a Head Start co-education site that is NAEYC-accredited and holds a 4-star Parent Aware rating.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Serve Safe Food Handler Certificate.
• Commitment to working with children and families through a whole family approach.
• Willingness to learn and be trained.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, heat, portion, and serve vendor-provided meals for children ages 16 months through 5 years.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food service environment.
• Complete required documentation.
• Assist with classroom food and nutrition activities as needed.
• Support family food distribution.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave
• 401k with employer match
• Employee wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition discounts and development funding
• Medical and dental benefits begin on the first day of hire for eligible employees; there is no waiting period.
• Eligible federal loans may qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED