Nutritional Aide - FT at Volunteers of America Southwest in Rialto, California

Job 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, 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.