• Nutritional Aide - FT

    Volunteers of America Southwest (Fontana, CA)


    Nutritional Aide - FT

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Fontana Preschool - Fontana, CA

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

    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.