Nutritional Aide FT

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to children and staff in an efficient manner.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food items, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Monitors kitchen for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements CACFP.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of children and personnel.
• Performs job assignment safely for the purpose of protecting people and property.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Travels to VOASW Sites, community agencies, conferences, and trainings.
• May need to support all VOASW sites.
• Weekend and evening work may be assigned as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE:
• 1-3 years of food preparation.

SUPERVISION:

• Supervised by the Center Coordinator for organizational guidance, performance evaluation, and professional development planning.
• Supervises: None

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Administrative and Program Staff
• Parents
• Public

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior to hire, the following must be assured:
• Clear criminal record following a fingerprint screening with the Department of Justice (DOD,Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), and Megans law.
• Completed and signed statement of any pending and prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies.
• Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by OR under the
• supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, if the prospective employee can
• perform the duties outlined in the position description.
• Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician, to show that the prospective
• employee is cleared to work with children and families.
• Must present documentation of current immunization against Influenza, Measles, Pertussis
• (TDAP).
• Food handlers
• Use of an automobile with proper insurance coverage and valid California drivers license