Child Nutrition Kitchen Aide

Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc.; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Aide to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals for children in accordance with CACFP guidelines.

The role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness, proper food handling, documentation, and collaboration with staff in a child care setting. Requires a high school diploma and NC licensing requirements, with ongoing credentialing steps.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NC licensing requirements must be met for duties.
• Enrollment in NC Early Childhood Credential within 90 days.
• Completion of required credentials and trainings within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals and snacks per guidelines.
• Follow CACFP requirements and meal patterns for all activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as needed.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature control procedures.
• Support meal service in classrooms as needed.
• Maintain accurate meal counts and required documentation.
• Assist with inventory and tracking of food supplies.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors.
• Maintain confidentiality of program and participant information.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep basics

Food safety

CACFP guidelines

Kitchen cleanliness

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Professionalism

Basic math

Recordkeeping basics

Education

High school diploma

NC child care licensing requirements met

Enrollment in NC Early Childhood Credential within 90 days

Completion of required credentials/trainings

Job description

Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Aide to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals for children in accordance with CACFP guidelines.

The role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness, proper food handling, documentation, and collaboration with staff in a child care setting. Requires a high school diploma and NC licensing requirements, with ongoing credentialing steps.