Nutritional Aide - FT

Job Details

Job Location

Fontana Preschool - Fontana, CA

Salary Range

$17.00 - $20.00

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.