Nutritional Aide - Seasonal (Education)
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. This is a seasonal/summer position.
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.
