Nutritional Aide - Part Time at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences in El Centro, California

Job Description:

About Us:

Ballington Academy is a Public Charter School Educating Students from Transitional Kindergarten to Grade Six. We Offer an Innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Curriculum for all Grades Using a Hands-on Project-Based Learning Approach, Teaching Real-World, 21st Century Skills. We are seeking a caring individual to help support our Students and Teachers in El Centro, CA.

Job Opportunity:

The Nutritional Aide works in partnership with the principal and teachers in the preparation, distribution and maintenance of food and supervision of children at lunch. 

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 an d 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 are accepted online only. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Required Credentials 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 driver's license and meet the insurance guidelines established by the Corporation.