Nutrition Services Assistant I

YWCA; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking a Nutrition Aide to coordinate daily food service for children and staff in a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires knowledge of CACFP policies, health/sanitation rules, and adherence to Nutrition Services procedures. The position entails receiving and storing caterer deliveries, serving meals per family-style guidelines, and preparing weekly Nutrition Aide reports with the Center Manager to manage costs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CACFP policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of health and sanitation requirements.
• Knowledge of all unit policies and procedures as outlined in Nutrition Services Manual.

Responsibilities

• Receive prepared food delivery from caterer and store food per established policies; submit Nutrition Services paperwork on time.
• Distribute food for family-style dining in classrooms per CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen compliance with local/state health and sanitation regulations.
• Prepare, monitor, and analyze Nutrition Aide Weekly Report with Center Manager to control food costs and keep variance ≤10%.
• Monitor inventory of food service wares and paper supplies; complete inventory paperwork for Nutrition Services Manager.

Job description

Description

About YWCA

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs. Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services. YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Work - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
• Supportive Environment - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
• Professional Development - Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
• Competitive Benefits - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Community Impact - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.

Our Signature Programs

• Early Childhood Education & Childcare - Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
• Family Support Services - Helping families access resources and build stability.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives - Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
• Advocacy & Outreach - Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.

Purpose

To Coordinate daily food service for children and staff in a safe and sanitary environment

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

None

Routine Decision-Making

Adjustment of meal counts based on attendance in conjunction with the Center Manager; take immediate action if food received fails to meet temperature and/or quality "standards in accordance with established unit policies and procedures.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility

None

Description

• Receive prepared food delivery from caterer as outlined in the contractual agreement and store food in accordance with established policies and procedures as well as submit all Nutrition Service-related paperwork in accordance with timelines established and listed in Nutrition Services Manual
• Distribute food in ,a manner appropriate to facilitate family style dining in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain kitchen in compliance with local and state health and sanitation regulations as well as adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Prepare, monitor, and analyze Nutrition Aide Weekly Report in collaboration with Center Manager in order to control program food costs and maintain a food variance of 10% or less.
• Monitor inventory of food service small wares and paper supplies and complete paperwork associated with inventory for submission to Nutrition Services Manager

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of CACFP policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of health and sanitation requirements.
• Knowledge of all unit policies and procedures as outlined in Nutrition Services Manual.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Ability to calculate meal counts and communicate with caterer in order to meet established deadlines for mealtime changes.
• Ability to problem solve and correctly facilitate food distribution to classrooms.
• Successful completion of ServSafe certification within 3 to 6 months of hire.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel) utilizing unit developed forms after training.
• Basic knowledge of email to include sending and receiving emails, sending attachments is Microsoft documents and/or scanned documents,

Formal Education

• High School Education or GED
• ServSafe Certification required within 3 to 6 months of date of hire.

Unusual Working Conditions, If Any

Work in a kitchen and in contact with children. May lift heavy items up to 35 lbs.

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.