Nutrition Aide
Community Action of South Mississippi•Moss Point, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nutrition Aide assists with kitchen duties and prepares nutrition for Head Start centers, serving pre-school age and infant children. The Aide prepares and serves meals, monitors meal counts, and distributes meals as needed, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must demonstrate good communication and speaking skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
- Must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
- Must be able to maintain strict meal schedules.
- Must have good personal hygiene.
- Must possess superior customer skills.
- Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient).
- Must be able to use a variety of kitchen equipment: range, dishwasher, food slicer, mixer, grater, grinder, electric knife and sharpener, lettuce/tomato cutter, steamer, deep fat fryer, food processor, etc.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in large-scale food production, including sanitation and safety procedures, USDA and other food service documentation, preferred.
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with kitchen duties and preparing nutrition for Head Start centers.
- Prepares and serves meals to students.
- Monitors the number of meals served.
- Distributes meals as needed.
- Maintains kitchen cleanliness at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
