Nutrition Aide II

MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Nutrition Aide II

Program: Head Start Program (Los Angeles County)

Salary: $18.99 - $19.83

Status: Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator, Head Teacher and Program Director

DEFINITION

To plan and prepare meals for the children, as stated in the Head Start State/Preschool program nutrition guidelines according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance of the Site Supervisor and the Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Aide will follow established MAOF procedures and official guidelines and regulations to accomplish the following activities:

• Prepares lunch & snacks for children daily.
• Takes the temperature of food upon arrival and at time of serving daily.
• Assists in serving the meals to the children.
• Retrieves, washes, and disinfects dishes, utensils, and other items used in serving and preparing the food.
• Keeps the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Performs other light housekeeping duties as required.
• Observes necessary health, sanitary, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean and neat personal appearance.
• Wears an apron and hair net DAILY.
• Treats each child with warmth, affection, respect and dignity.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings or seminars conducted in any MAOF location or elsewhere as assigned and necessary to have effective nutrition activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
• Plan well with a minimum of supervision.
• Current ServSafe Certification, preferred.
• Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.
• Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis and measles at the time of employment, annual requirement thereafter (If applicable).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk; to use both hands to handle or feel objects and supplies and materials necessary to fulfill the demands of the job. To talk or hear when working with peers, teachers, parents, children, internal departments and/or members of the community on the telephone or in person. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms when accessing reference materials. Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in a normal office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. To carry out this job, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable any qualified person with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:

• Personal Time Off (PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time – 48 hours.
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave – 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match – 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days.
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership