Early Childhood Nutrition Assistant — Meals & Care

Ymcatc; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off

12 designated holidays

Professional development opportunities

YMCA membership benefits

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support early childhood centers by preparing and delivering meals, assisting with mealtime in classrooms, and maintaining a safe kitchen. You will ensure meals meet Head Start standards and California regulations while creating a welcoming atmosphere for children and families.

Responsibilities include following daily menus, food safety, documentation, and collaboration with cooks and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Enroll in at least 3 units of Early Childhood Education per semester until 12 units completed
• Experience with children and families from diverse backgrounds preferred
• Meets health and safety training requirements including immunizations and LiveScan background check

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per daily menu using health and sanitation procedures
• Deliver food to classrooms in proper portions from central kitchen
• Provide dishes, utensils, and supplies to classrooms and clean after use
• Create warm, welcoming relationships with children and families
• Review transportation sheets to ensure menu accuracy; log changes
• Communicate with supervisors about issues promptly
• Fill Meal Incident Reports for food quality/quantity issues
• Reheat food safely and maintain temperature logs twice daily
• Document refrigerator and freezer temperatures accurately
• Clean and sanitize refrigerators and kitchen areas
• Attend staff meetings and required professional development
• Work under supervision of Head Cook and Assistant Cook
• Assist with classroom supervision as needed

Skills

Food service experience

Communication with families

Ability to work in high-stress env

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ECE units/Child Development Permit preferred

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

YMCA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support early childhood centers by preparing and delivering meals, assisting with mealtime in classrooms, and maintaining a safe kitchen. You will ensure meals meet Head Start standards and California regulations while creating a welcoming atmosphere for children and families.

Responsibilities include following daily menus, food safety, documentation, and collaboration with cooks and staff.