Nutritional Aide - FT

Company: Volunteers of America Southwest
Location: Rialto
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications, 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 drivers license and meet the insurance guidelines established by the Corporation.

Keywords: Volunteers of America Southwest, San Diego , Nutritional Aide - FT, Other , Rialto, California