Nutrition Aide PT

PEACE, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,174,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Job summary

PEACE, Inc. in Syracuse is hiring a Nutrition Aide for Head Start. You will assist in meal service, receive food from the central kitchen, and ensure all menu items are served per dietary restrictions noted by site nurses.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least 6 months of related food service experience, with the ability to lift 25 pounds and work around young children. School/daycare experience is preferred. Schedule is 22.5 hours weekly at 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or minimum 6 months related experience in food services.
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work around young children.
• Experience working in school or day care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for hand washing and food handling.
• Receive food from central kitchen and ensure that necessary items are on hand for all meals, and store food promptly and at proper temperature.
• Help serve meals and snacks in each classroom as scheduled, making sure that all menu items are served each day, following any special dietary needs as indicated by site nurses.
• Load and unload dishwasher, and rinse empty food transport containers thoroughly.
• Keep food preparation and serving areas clean. Follow established procedures for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
• Take food temperature readings and record daily entries in temperature logs. Calibrate food thermometers frequently and record weekly.
• Track enrollment, consumption and inventory to assist in forecasting of production needs.
• Monitor supplies of paper goods and cleaning supplies, and notify the site supervisor in advance when orders need to be placed.

Skills

Lifting 25 lbs

Children handling

School/daycare experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Nutrition Aide, Head Start - Syracuse

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED or minimum 6 months related experience in food services.
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work around young children.
• Experience working in school or day care setting preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow established procedures for hand washing and food handling.
• Receive food from central kitchen and ensure that necessary items are on hand for all meals, and store food promptly and at proper temperature.
• Help serve meals and snacks in each classroom as scheduled, making sure that all menu items are served each day, following any special dietary needs as indicated by site nurses.
• Load and unload dishwasher, and rinse empty food transport containers thoroughly.
• Keep food preparation and serving areas clean. Follow established procedures for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
• Take food temperature readings and record daily entries in temperature logs. Calibrate food thermometers frequently and record weekly.
• Track enrollment, consumption and inventory to assist in forecasting of production needs.
• Monitor supplies of paper goods and cleaning supplies, and notify the site supervisor in advance when orders need to be placed.

DETAILS

• Schedule: 22.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-1:00pm), 22.5 weeks per year
• Starting Pay Rate: $16.38/hour
• Location: 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse