Nutrition Aide

SCHEDULE: 34 hours per week, 45 weeks per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED or at least 6 months related experience in food services.
• Must be able to lift and /or move 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have ability to work around young children.
• Experience working in school or day care setting preferred.
• An ability to work around food.
• Must practice safety, sanitation and personal hygiene as it relates to food preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Observe good personal hygiene habits.

2. Wear clean, washable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Wear apron and hair covering, which will be provided by Head Start.

3. Follow established procedures for hand washing and food handling.

4. Take food and food storage temperature readings and record daily entries in temperature logs.

5. Calibrate food thermometers frequently and record weekly.

6. Track enrollment, consumption and inventory to assist in forecasting of production needs.

7. Food Serving and Storage:
A. Receive food from central kitchen to ensure that necessary items are on hand for all meals.
B. Receive food from central kitchen; check invoice for accuracy.
C. Store food promptly and at proper temperature.
D. Distribute food to classrooms.
E. Help serve meals and snacks in each classroom as scheduled.
F. Be aware of program menu: make sure that all menu items are served each day.
G. Follow special dietary needs, as indicated by Head Start nurses.

8. Clean-Up and Dishwashing:
A. Load and unload dishwasher.
B. Rinse empty food transport containers thoroughly.
C. Keep food preparation and serving areas clean. Follow established procedures for
sanitizing food contact surfaces.
D. Perform other cleaning duties as assigned (refrigerators, countertops, dishwasher, small appliances, etc.)
E. Monitor supplies of paper goods and cleaning supplies: notify Site Supervisor in advance when orders need to be placed.

9. Job Interest and Cooperation:
A. Work cooperatively with teachers, parents, supervisors and other Head Start staff members.
B. Assure non-federal share (in-kind) hours by assisting in activities which support nutrition education and other educational activities for children and families.
C. Attend training sessions and workshops, as required.
D. Share job concerns and questions with Site Supervisor.
E. Convey to central kitchen any feedback or suggestions from classroom staff.
F. Assist with classroom coverage, as needed.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No