Nutrition Assistant- Pittsburg

Ravi's Import Warehouse; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Commuter Benefits

12 Designated Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

YMCA Membership Benefits

Job summary

The YMCA in California is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support early childhood centers by providing safe, high-quality meals daily, ensuring Head Start standards and state regulations are met, and fostering a welcoming environment for children and families.

You will assist with meal prep and delivery, help with mealtime in the classroom, maintain a clean kitchen, and participate in required trainings and professional development; strong communication and ability to work under stress are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; ECE units preferred.
• Must enroll in at least 3 ECE units per semester until 12 units completed with a grade of C or better.
• Experience in Early Childhood classroom preferred; volunteers considered.
• Cooking/food preparation experience preferred.
• Experience with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• TB clearance and physical examination required.
• Measles and Pertussis immunizations; flu vaccination recommended.
• LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance.
• English communication required; bilingual preferred.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificates or training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the daily menu using proper health and sanitation procedures.
• Deliver food to classrooms in correct portions from the central kitchen.
• Provide dishes, utensils, and supplies to classrooms and clean after meals.
• Foster warm, welcoming relationships with children and families.
• Log changes on transportation sheets and daily menu notes.
• Communicate with supervisors about issues in a timely manner.
• Complete Meal Incident Reports as needed to address food quality/quantity issues.
• Reheat food safely and maintain temperature logs twice daily.
• Maintain refrigerator/freezer temperature logs.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and required professional development.
• Work under supervision of Head Cook and Assistant Cook.
• Support general classroom supervision as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ability to work in high pressure

Interpersonal skills with families

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ECE units/Child Development Permit preferred

1 year Early Childhood classroom experience preferred

Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificates

Job description

Position Summary

Join the Y, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a Nutrition Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our early childhood centers by helping provide safe, high-quality meals to children every day. You will help ensure that all meals and snacks meet Head Start standards and California regulations, while creating a positive, welcoming environment for children and families.

You will support food service operations through activities such as preparing and delivering meals, assisting with mealtime in the classroom, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work‑life balance.
• Commuter Benefits available for eligible employees.
• 12 Designated Holidays.
• Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
• Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
• YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, ECE units/Child Development Permit preferred.
• Upon hire, unless already achieved, must enroll in at least 3 units of Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university per semester, until 12 units are successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
• One year of Early Childhood classroom experience preferred, but not required; volunteer or paid experience will be considered.
• Cooking/food preparation experience preferred.
• Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment.
• Physical examination and TB clearance.
• Proof of immunization for Measles and Pertussis; Flu vaccination recommended but not required.
• LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance.
• Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency; bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Pre‑employment physical examination and TB clearance.
• Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Specific Essential Functions

• Prepare food based on what is indicated on the daily menu utilizing health and sanitation procedures including washing hands, using gloves, and sanitizing food preparation areas properly.
• Deliver food for each classroom in correct proportions and from central kitchen to site(s).
• Provide food, dishes, utensils, and other supplies to each classroom in time for meal service. Clean and sanitize dishes and utensils after every use.
• Create warm and welcoming relationships with children and families.
• Review transportation sheets and other required paperwork, to be sure that they match what is indicated on the daily menu. Log changes when necessary.
• Communicate efficiently and in a timely manner with supervisors if/when issues arise.
• Fill out Meal Incident Reports to communicate issues related to food quality and quantity.
• Reheat food safely, if/when it falls out of proper temperature.
• Ensure accurate documentation of refrigerator and freezer temperature logs twice daily.
• Clean and sanitize thermometers before and after every use.
• Clean and maintain refrigerator and kitchen areas, recycling as appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings and required professional development opportunities.
• Perform duties under the direct supervision of the Head Cook and indirect supervision of the Assistant Cook.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting general classroom supervision needs, as appropriate, and per availability.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit; use fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and occasionally required to reach with hands or arms.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to work outdoors daily.
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies.

Why Join the Y?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in Early Childhood Education.
• Work in a supportive, community-focused environment.