Nutritional Aide - FT

Volunteers of America Southwest•El Centro, CA

9d•$20 - $20

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.

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.