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.