Part-Time Child Nutrition Kitchen Aide

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee development

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Vehicle required

Job summary

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is hiring a Homemaker for the Child Care/Pre-School nutrition program. You will plan and prepare meals and snacks for children, ensure proper food temperatures, and assist in serving meals daily.

You will maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage inventory, and produce monthly Production Records. The role requires bilingual skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to work weekdays in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/ English required.
• Ability to perform complex program requirements.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday.
• Strong organizational, analytic, and administrative skills.
• Proficient in reading, writing, math, and understanding of work-related material.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience working with childcare providers and CalWORKs participants receiving subsidized childcare assistance preferred.
• Working knowledge of existing County welfare system, preferred.
• Sincere commitment to provide quality service to the public.
• Sensitivity and ability to work well with diverse social, ethnic, religious, and cultural groups.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be in good physical and mental condition.
• Must pass T.B. test, drug screening and physical examination.
• Successful background and criminal clearance required and maintained, but not limited to California DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index.
• Must always possess Live Scan clearance during employment.
• Must possess own vehicle, a valid California Driver's License and appropriate automobile insurance at all times.
• Ability to drive and travel, as required.
• Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues; and complete projects under the tight deadlines even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals for children daily.
• Prepares snacks for children daily.
• Takes the temperature of food upon arrival and at time of serving daily.
• Assists in serving lunch to children.
• Retrieves, washes, and disinfects dishes, utensils, and other items used in serving and preparing food.
• Produces Production Records (calculations/meal count) monthly.
• Maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Makes timely requests for orders, food and supplies.
• Keeps kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Observes health, sanitary, and safety procedures.
• Maintains clean and neat personal appearance.
• Wears apron and hair net DAILY.
• Takes care of children with warmth, affection, respect, and dignity.
• Performs other light housekeeping duties as required.
• Regular attendance according to schedule.
• Attends staff meetings as assigned.
• Retrieves, washes, and disinfects dishes, utensils, and other items used in serving and preparing food.
• Attends trainings related to effective nutrition practices.

Skills

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Kitchen/food service

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is hiring a Homemaker for the Child Care/Pre-School nutrition program. You will plan and prepare meals and snacks for children, ensure proper food temperatures, and assist in serving meals daily.

You will maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage inventory, and produce monthly Production Records. The role requires bilingual skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to work weekdays in a fast-paced, supportive environment.